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How Bridges Move and Don’t Break Apart

Bridges aren’t rigid—they move. This video explains how and why bridges expand, contract, and shift with changes in temperature, and how engineers design them to survive decades of motion.
No Glue Needed! In this video, learn the incredible skill of building a coin bridge using 200 coins without any adhesive! It's simpler than you think, and you'll be amazed by the results. Try it ...
The John Ireland Blvd. bridge over I-94 between Kellogg Blvd. and Rice St. in St. Paul will be closed starting Oct. 6 after the Twin Cities Marathon. The bridge is anticipated to reopen in August ...
The John Ireland Boulevard bridge, which carries traffic over Interstate 94 and links the state Capitol and the Cathedral of ...