The Schoharie Bridge Collapse, Scour By Group 18 4 th Year Civil Engineering Date: 28 th of October 2005

Introduction Background The Bridge The Collapse Causes of Collapse Lessons Learnt

Background Design Started in 1949 Completed in October : 100 Year Flood Collapsed in 1987

The Bridge Standard Highway Bridge 165 Meters Long 5 Simple Supported Spans 2 Columns

The Collapse 5 th of April 1987 Spring Flood Pier 3 Pier 2 Pier 1

The Collapse Collapse of Span 2

Causes of Collapse Extensive Scour Shallow Foundations Blue Prints Under Reinforced Roadway

Lessons Learnt Importance of Footing Depth Under Water Inspections River Flow Design For Rare Events

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