Researchers offer new explanation of Tay bridge disaster

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This article looks into the causes and failures for the collapse of the Firth of Ray bridge in Scotland. The iron columns, tie bars, and the joints of tower contribute to the bridge's stability. Damage to the tie bars is implicated.

Scotland, Evaluation, Bridges, Bridges (Structures), Bridges, Iron and steel, Steel bridges

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Tower lifts Olympic torch to new heights

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The rise in construction activity in Qatar before the Asian Games held in 2006 is described. The design and construction of the Aspire Tower in Doha, Qatar, is described.

Qatar, Economic aspects, Sports facilities, Doha, Qatar

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Oldest covered railroad bridge restored

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The funding of the restoration of the oldest covered railroad bridge, the Contoocock bridge over the Contoocock river in New Hampshire, is described.

Government domestic functions, Financial management, New Hampshire, Finance, Protection and preservation, Company financing, Historic bridges, Cultural policy

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