Safety codes can lead to over-built bridges, higher building costs

Bridges built to meet current Canadian safety codes are being ‘overbuilt’ and may not withstand a major earthquake, says a new report.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170125091707.htm

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