35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis
Why did the bridge collapse?
On August 1, 2007 the Interstate Highway 35W bridge going over the Mississippi River collapsed during afternoon rush hour. This tragic story is still developing but we will be posting resources and information in the coming days to provide a scientific perspective on this remarkable disaster.
Updates on the bridge collapse
from the Buzz Blog
- More on the Minneapolis bridge collapse
- Each Saturday, learn firsthand about the I-35W bridge rebuilding project
- Opinions on a stick: Fair-goers weigh in on science, health issues
- Gephyrophobia: Fear of crossing bridges is now in the spotlight
- Critters complicate bridge inspections
- Bridge collapse: interesting link round-up
- Bridge monitoring technology
- Bad vibes: The science of vibration could lead to clues in the bridge collapse
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