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Re:Groundbreaking new bridge design could transform rail cro... by Gatsky on Monday June 28, 2021 @07:30PM (#27669692)
Serious question - do you really think the team of engineers who designed these bridges aren't aware of the existence of solar radiation or climate on planet earth?
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Re:Groundbreaking new bridge design could transform rail cro... by dEnigma on Monday June 28, 2021 @08:22PM (#27670078)
Counter question - do you think the team of engineers would scrap their whole, hard-earned design because e.g. they found out that after 20 years it would stain to an ugly yellowish hue in sunlight?
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Re:Groundbreaking new bridge design could transform rail cro... by worewood on Monday June 28, 2021 @08:17PM (#27670026)
Oooh, they are aware. Keep in mind that Boeing's also was aware about possible issues with the MCAS in the 737 MAX and it went flying (and crashing) anyway.
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Re:Groundbreaking new bridge design could transform rail cro... by tengbretson on Monday June 28, 2021 @07:35PM (#27669728)
The list of things that have failed due to "solar radiation or climate" includes many structures designed by engineers.
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Re:Groundbreaking new bridge design could transform rail cro... by hanniabu on Monday June 28, 2021 @07:32PM (#27669710)
Many UV resistant plastics will go after 20 years
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