Bridge Doctors
How can we detect "sick" bridges before they collapse?
July 14, 20085m 36s
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Show Notes
Structural engineer Michael Todd describes the state of bridge monitoring around the world.
Interview by Rima Chaddha. Edited by David Levin. NOVA is produced by WGBH in Boston.
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