How Did the Baltimore Bridge Collapse - Animated

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Published 2024-05-01
In this animated video, witness the shocking collapse of the Baltimore Bridge. From its construction to its ultimate failure, the video takes you through the events that led to the tragic incident. Using detailed animations, the video showcases the various factors that contributed to the collapse and answers questions such as: Why did the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse so quickly? Why did the ship lose power a few minutes after leaving the port? How long will it take to replace the bridge? With a focus on safety and engineering, this video serves as a cautionary tale for anyone interested in the topic and involved in the construction and maintenance of large-scale infrastructure projects.
All Comments (21)
  • @EETechStuff
    Excellent. I've been an Electrical Engineer for over 45 years, and it's so refreshing to see someone approach this issue from an engineer's and designer's perspective, with actual data rather than clueless clickbait. Thanks.
  • @justsavetheplace
    Outstanding video and narration. Clearly an expert in the subject matter and a remarkable eye towards solutions. Good work.
  • @TheRealLink
    Well narrated, described, and animated! It's great that some young people continue to look at things rationally and have a level head when approaching huge disasters like this. Great video!
  • @josephbennett3482
    That ship shouldn't have been allowed to sail the sea because it was redflagged due to two previous incidents it was involved in the company knew that the ship wasn't safe for use but it was allowed to continue being in service.
  • @CIS101
    Good video - nicely done.
  • @mellissadalby1402
    Very good video. Not to be argumentative, but for Tugs to have prevented this allision, (1) they would have needed to remain connected to the Dali past the bridge, and (2) the Speed of the Dali would need to be much less than it was moving at the time. At 8 knots the tugs would not have been able to prevent the Dali from hitting the bridge. At 2-3 knots they probably could have prevented the incident. Good video, covering all the aspects of the incident.
  • @zevc3591
    Well done. Many thanks!πŸ‘πŸ‘
  • @wc6975
    excellent video and narration
  • @wayneterryjr.1560
    Wonderful video. We can always analyze after the fact but not brfore. Never a problem until it becomes a problem. Great content
  • @chongosh
    Thank you for speaking so fast. Because of the quick taking I stayed engaged and watched the entire video.
  • @stevejette2329
    The port will be "open" when the channels are open. But the bridge traffic around Baltimore must be nasty. For a long time.
  • @Fullnoise
    Great clip. Fellow Melburnian here.
  • @wallywally8282
    Mankind only ever learns to close the gate after the horse has bolted!
  • @80evgeniy
    This is a milestone in the bridge enjeneering. Later massive bridges, such a Crimean, have the massive protective constructions around the pillars and the redundancy.