Miami Bridge Was Extraordinary For Great Reasons--Until It Wasn't
- 6 years ago
On paper, the crashed Miami bridge was an engineering feat, boasting several superlatives.
It was the first bridge in the world to be constructed entirely of self-cleaning concrete.
When exposed to sunlight, it captures air pollution and cleans itself.
Designed to withstand a Cat 5 hurricane, it was installed in just a few hours.
It was the first bridge in the world to be constructed entirely of self-cleaning concrete.
When exposed to sunlight, it captures air pollution and cleans itself.
Designed to withstand a Cat 5 hurricane, it was installed in just a few hours.