TY - BOOK AU - Bethea,Nikole Brooks TI - The science of a bridge collapse /by Nikole Brooks Bethea T2 - Disaster science SN - 9781631377136 AV - TG470 .S354 2015 PY - 2015/// CY - Ann Arbor, Michigan PB - Cherry Lake Publishing KW - Bridge failures KW - Juvenile literature KW - Bridges KW - Accidents KW - Electronic Books N1 - 2; Introduction to bridge collapses --; Collapse by scour --; Collapse by overloading --; Collapse by environmental forces --; Collapse by collision; 2; b N2 - This book discusses the science behind bridge collapses and their effects. The chapters examine historical bridge collapses, explain how bridges are designed and built and show how scientists and engineers are working to prevent future collapses. Diagrams, charts and photos provide opportunities to evaluate and understand the scientific concepts involved UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=990176&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518 ER -