power point about The Impact of Earthquakes on Steel Bridges.
The Impact of Earthquakes on Steel Bridges
Slide 1: Title
Slide 2:
Introduction on steel bridges
History
of steel bridges
Famous
steel bridges around the world
Slide 3:
How steel bridges are made
Construction
of steel bridges (inc. height)
Why
use steel over other materials
Bridges
damaged from natural disasters
Slide 4:
How earthquakes affect them
Seismic
activity explanation
Effect
of trains and cars on bridges
Initial
vs long term damage
Slide 5:
How to prevent damage and build better bridges
Advancements
in steel bridge construction
Rocking
systems (sway)
Stiffness
of construction
Type
of steel, height, length, support, etc.
Closing Slide
