FIU Bridge Collapse: WORST Engineering Blunders Ever
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You'll learn the truth behind the collapse of Miami's FIU Bridge in this gripping investigation. Join Jeff Ostroff as we delve into the engineering errors, design flaws, construction errors, and potential floor plan mistakes that led to this bridge collapsing. This edited version had some sensitive scenes removed see the older full version if you wish to view the scenes. With expert analysis and simulations, we'll uncover the exact cause of the collapse. Don't miss out on this eye-opening exploration of engineering failures. If you liked our previous documentaries on the Champlain Tower Condo Collapse in Miami and the Oceangate Titan submarine implosion, this video is for you. Subscribe now for more captivating content! WATCH: "NTSB Board Meeting: Pedestrian Bridge Collapse Over SW 8th Street, Miami, Florida" https://youtu.be/fdUf-_el9vA?si=Fs3C4347H-HU2RvC WATCH: Miami Bridge Collapse Simulation | BCB from Kostack Studios Channel collapse simulations of the FIU Pedestrian bridge from many angles. https://youtu.be/ocG60gXOc4o?si=63HKma0d45ARh19P Link to the current new version of the FIU Pedestrian Bridge being built by BCC, slated for 2025 completion: https://bcceng.com/portfolio/florida-international-university-pedestrian-bridge/ LINK: NTSB Public Docket on FIU Bridge Collapse, Project Summary: Highway Investigation - 126 Docket Items - HWY18MH009: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/?NTSBNumber=HWY18MH009 00:00 Design Requirements of FIU Bridge which were ignored 02:41 Relationship of contractors on FIU Bridge 05:24 FIU bridge design concepts 07:19 How Accelerated Bridge Design Works at FIU 07:50 Possible design flaw in bridge truss Diagonal Member #11? 08:44 2nd Engineering failure: Single truss bridge, not double truss 11:44 How post-tensioning works on FIU Bridge 15:01 Construction timeline of FIU Pedestrian Bridge 17:04 First cracks found in bridge Feb 24, 2018 21:18 Photos show cracks expanding 25:24 More photos of FIU Pedestrian Bridge expanding cracks 27:15 Engineers ignoring the danger of expanding cracks 28:46 Days before the bridge collapse, shims were put in place 29:13 Day of Bridge collapse: What went wrong 29:40 Retensioning the truss Member #11 no peer review 36:51 FIU bridge Collapse Dash Cam Video, Security Cameras 38:00 NTSB Investigation into bridge collapse 39:03 FHA claims Figg Engineers miscalculated loads at bridge nodes 40:58 FHA says FIU bridge contractor failed to roughen deck 43:25 Figg Engineers defense vs FHA claims on the root cause 44:48 Jeff claims the Engineer's design was too close to the limit 46:12 Inadequate peer review by unqualified engineering firm
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