Forensic Investigation of Marcy Pedestrian Bridge

The failure of the Marcy Pedestrian Bridge during its construction raised concerns about design and construction practices. To address these issues, the current study examined the design of the Marcy Pedestrian Bridge, and the physical cause of the collapse. To reduce the potential for similar future catastrophes, specific recommendations are made.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  International Headquarters, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive
  Reston, VA  United States  20191-4400

  Structural Engineering Institute

  American Society of Civil Engineers
  1801 Alexander Bell Drive
  Reston, VA  United States  20191-4400
• Authors:
  • Ye, Qi
  • Camo, Sante
  • Rothman, Herbert
• Conference:
  • Metropolis and Beyond
  • Location: New York NY, United States
  • Date: 2005-4-20 to 2005-4-24
• Publication Date: 2005

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: CD-ROM
• Features: Figures;
• Pagination: 3p
• Monograph Title: Metropolis and Beyond: Proceedings of the 2005 Structures Congress and the 2005 Forensic Engineering Symposium, April 20-24, 2005, New York, NY

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Bridge design; Collapse; Construction; Footbridges; Forensic science; Future; Recommendations
• Uncontrolled Terms: Causes
• Geographic Terms: Marcy (New York)
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Highways; Research; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01026505
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0784407533
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 3 2006 7:08AM