Rebuild the Golden Gate Bridge with Plastic?

Although it was built 80 years ago, the designers of the Golden Gate Bridge had fantastic strategies for some of the major challenges likely to face the span. Winds, earthquakes, and manufacturing error were all considered and accounted for. Yet, today, engineers would likely still turn to a suspension bridge to complete the job, but using more advanced materials and techniques. Ever wondered how the new versus the old bridge types might differ in material and in transferring forces? This article lays it out.

 

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