Viewpoint: The box-girder failures 50 years on – lest we forget

IStructE believes that ongoing risk assessment of structures is critical. Investigators will review the pier design and changes to vessel impact protection devices to determine potential shortfalls in risk management. Bridge expert Ian Firth, independent consultant, IStructE’s past-President and a Fellow shared his views.

Ian Firth FIStructE explains why engineers can still learn from two bridge collapses that happened 50 years ago. Ian is an acclaimed bridge engineer and former President of the IStructE.

Chris Hendy defines what corporate amnesia is, why it happens, and how it can be prevented, using examples of bridge failures.