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In reply to the discussion: You know what is NOT happening in Baltimore? [View all]HuskyOffset
(889 posts)17. For sure they can be designed to withstand these collisions
They would just be considerably more expensive to build.
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I mean...it wouldn't be a bridge anymore. It would be an enormous barrier that could not serve any use.
WhiskeyGrinder
Mar 26
#19
The original was designed to withstand the impact of a Boeing 707 departing JFK
jmowreader
Mar 28
#54
American Consumers don't. American Corporations do. Ask the CEO how many containers paid for his Mercedes, his yacht,
Ford_Prefect
Mar 26
#12
If it really worked that way the prices would actually be lower. the difference is the products cost the same but the
Ford_Prefect
Mar 26
#42
It's up to the US Coast Guard & local harbor Masters to decide when tugboats are required
EX500rider
Mar 26
#37