Fern Hollow Bridge should have been closed years before it collapsed(practical.engineering)

232 points by freetime2 2 years ago | 141 comments

The engineering behind the San Antonio River Walk(practical.engineering)

177 points by impish9208 1 year ago | 38 comments

Is the world really running out of sand?(practical.engineering)

471 points by chmaynard 2 years ago | 189 comments

Practical Engineering blog post and video examining whether the world is actually running out of sand used in construction and industry.

The Engineering of Wildlife Crossings(practical.engineering)

38 points by impish9208 1 year ago | 3 comments

The Los Angeles Aqueduct Is Wild(practical.engineering)

397 points by michaefe 7 months ago | 197 comments

A Practical Engineering blog post and embedded video explaining the engineering and history of the Los Angeles Aqueduct.

Why Bridges Don't Sink(practical.engineering)

270 points by chmaynard 2 years ago | 99 comments