Earthquake Resilient Bridge Columns (IMAGE)

University of Nevada, Reno

Earthquake Resilient Bridge Columns

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Two super earthquake-resilient columns designed by the University of Nevada, Reno are part of a new exit bridge ramp on a busy downtown Seattle highway. They are built to shake and flex in a large earthquake and remain standing and usable.

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Photo Courtesy Washington Department of Transportation.

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