China claims 10 world records for new bridge/tunnel sea crossing

This past weekend China opened the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a new cross-sea tunnel and bridge system located in Guangdong Province, South China. The architectural marvel apparently breaks 10 world records – albeit very specific ones.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading China claims 10 world records for new bridge/tunnel sea crossing

North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge links USA and Canada

After four years of construction, work is nearing completion on North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge. Providing an additional connection between the USA and Canada, the Gordie Howe International Bridge’s main span will measure an impressive 853 … Continue reading North America’s longest cable-stayed bridge links USA and Canada

Modular mobile ASTRA Bridge lets highway traffic fly over roadwork

A new modular mobile flyover bridge allows vehicles to drive right overtop of stretches of highway roadwork, instead of waiting to go around them. Known as the ASTRA Bridge, it’s intended to make life easier for motorists and safer for roadway workers…. Continue reading Modular mobile ASTRA Bridge lets highway traffic fly over roadwork

Plans for larger, higher Baltimore bridge keep channel clear for ships

Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a team made up of Carlo Ratti Associati, along with construction firm Webuild and structural engineer Michel Virlogeux, has proposed a new – and safer – replacement.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Plans for larger, higher Baltimore bridge keep channel clear for ships

Plans for larger, higher Baltimore bridge keep channel clear for ships

Following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a team made up of Carlo Ratti Associati, along with construction firm Webuild and structural engineer Michel Virlogeux, has proposed a new – and safer – replacement.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Plans for larger, higher Baltimore bridge keep channel clear for ships

April’s Patch Tuesday Brings Record Number of Fixes

If only Patch Tuesdays came around infrequently — like total solar eclipse rare — instead of just creeping up on us each month like The Man in the Moon. Although to be fair, it would be tough for Microsoft to eclipse the number of vulnerabilities fixed in this month’s patch batch — a record 147 flaws in Windows and related software. Continue reading April’s Patch Tuesday Brings Record Number of Fixes

Video: Spectacular Saudi resort bridges lagoon with massive infinity pool

Yet another Neom project has been revealed as part of Saudi Arabia’s incredibly ambitious plan to turn its desert landscape into a tourist paradise. Named Treyam, the strange futuristic design consists of a resort that bridges a lagoon with a massive 4… Continue reading Video: Spectacular Saudi resort bridges lagoon with massive infinity pool

Bjarke Ingels Group’s city sized development builds bridges in Bhutan

The Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has revealed plans for a massive new development in Bhutan. Named Gelephu Mindfulness City, it will be centered around eye-catching bridges that function as both crossings and important buildings.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Bjarke Ingels Group’s city sized development builds bridges in Bhutan