3 d. ago Engineers create 'smart' system to prevent future infrastructure disasters

When the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, collapsed on March 26, 2024, engineers and city managers around the U.S. and world scrambled to assess the safety of infrastructure in their communities. Michigan State University researchers have developed a "deploy-and-forget" system that combines sensors with artificial intelligence, or AI, to assess the health of infrastructure like bridges, roads and dams, before and after events that could damage them.

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3 d. ago Maryland officials commemorate anniversary of Key bridge collapse

Maryland officials commemorate anniversary of Key bridge collapse  The Washington Post

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3 d. ago Key Bridge Collapse: Year after the tragedy, wounds still feel new for families

Key Bridge Collapse: Year after the tragedy, wounds still feel new for families  NBC Washington

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4 d. ago Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Biological Weapons Convention  Department of State

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4 d. ago One year after Key Bridge tragedy, Maryland officials face scrutiny

One year after Key Bridge tragedy, Maryland officials face scrutiny  The Washington Post

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5 d. ago NTSB warns 2 bridges in Washington could have similar fate to Francis Scott Key Bridge

NTSB warns 2 bridges in Washington could have similar fate to Francis Scott Key Bridge  Kitsap Sun

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9 d. ago Federal officials urge safety reviews for 68 bridges after Key Bridge collapse

Federal officials urge safety reviews for 68 bridges after Key Bridge collapse  NBC Los Angeles

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9 d. ago NTSB says lack of 'vulnerability assessment' by Maryland officials preceded deadly Key Bridge collapse

The NTSB says the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore could have been prevented with "vulnerability assessments" by the Maryland Transportation Authority.

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9 d. ago After Baltimore Collapse, Risk Reviews Urged for Dozens of U.S. Bridges

The Brooklyn Bridge and the Golden Gate are among those that need assessments of their vulnerability to a strike by a large ship like the one that hit the Key Bridge.

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9 d. ago Watch live: NTSB speaking on Key Bridge collapse investigation

Watch live: NTSB speaking on Key Bridge collapse investigation  NBC Washington

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9 d. ago NTSB makes ‘urgent' safety recommendations from Key Bridge collapse probe

NTSB makes ‘urgent' safety recommendations from Key Bridge collapse probe  NBC Washington

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2 w. ago Rare artifacts representing America's 250th birthday will be featured in major exhibition

Rare artifacts will be featured in the "Give Me Liberty" exhibit at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond to commemorate America's upcoming 250th anniversary.

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2 w. ago Son accused of killing father in Fort Washington, Maryland, officials say

Son accused of killing father in Fort Washington, Maryland, officials say  WJLA

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2 w. ago Washington Portrait to be Featured in Exhibit Commemorating 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

Washington Portrait to be Featured in Exhibit Commemorating 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence  The Columns

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2 w. ago Washington County, Maryland, lifts burn ban, but officials urge residents to use caution

Washington County, Maryland, lifts burn ban, but officials urge residents to use caution  Herald-Mail Media

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3 w. ago U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues permit for rebuild of Francis Scott Key Bridge

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues permit for rebuild of Francis Scott Key Bridge  US Army Corps of Engineers - Baltimore District

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4 w. ago Trump to sign executive order declaring English as official U.S. language

Trump to sign executive order declaring English as official U.S. language  Maryland Matters

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