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Title: New Bridge Technology Deployed in Maine
Post by: kernals12 on February 02, 2021, 05:08:07 PM
A 75 foot bridge in Hampden, Maine was replaced in December using brand new technology. The bridge is made of composite materials (https://bangordailynews.com/2021/01/10/news/bangor/local-technologies-used-in-newly-opened-hampden-bridge-could-soon-be-used-worldwide/) that are resistant to corrosion, which will enormously extend the bridge's lifespan. Apparently, it can be installed in just 72 hours. It was developed by a company in Brewer with assistant from the University of Maine and they say they've got customers in Rhode Island and Florida.

It's always good to read about progress in highway engineering.
Title: Re: New Bridge Technology Deployed in Maine
Post by: csw on February 02, 2021, 05:22:43 PM
We all know what happened last time someone tried to build a bridge too quickly in Florida...
Title: Re: New Bridge Technology Deployed in Maine
Post by: Max Rockatansky on February 02, 2021, 05:24:10 PM
Quote from: csw on February 02, 2021, 05:22:43 PM
We all know what happened last time someone tried to build a bridge too quickly in Florida...

I was about say the same thing.