Striking time-lapse shows how the 'construction marvel' bridge that killed 6 people was installed in just a few hours
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- A pedestrian bridge at Florida International University in Miami, Florida collapsed on Thursday, killing six people.
- The bridge was installed in just a few hours using a series of techniques called Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).
- A time-lapse video shows the installation process. It's unlikely that ABC methods directly led to its collapse.
On Thursday, a section of a pedestrian bridge at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida buckled, resulting in the deaths of six people.
The bridge's section, dubbed a "construction marvel" by FIU, was installed using Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques, in which temporary supports helped lift and slide the structure into place. The methods help speed up construction, increase worker and pedestrian safety, and minimize traffic congestion.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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