Why Bridges Collapse
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In 2018, Italy's Morandi Bridge collapsed, killing 43 people. NOVA investigates what went wrong and explores other bridge collapses across the United States. How can new engineering techniques make bridges safer and prevent such tragedies?

Episode Duration: 56 minutes and 46 seconds

Episode Number: 4618

About Nova:

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines.

Along the way, NOVA programs demystify science and technology and highlight the people involved in scientific pursuits.


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Fri, Jan 17 3:00 P.M. Black Hole Universe     NHPBS (11.1)
Sat, Jan 18 1:00 P.M. Black Hole Universe     NH Explore (11.2)
Sat, Jan 18 2:00 P.M. Decoding The Universe: Cosmos     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jan 19 12:00 A.M. Black Hole Universe     NHPBS (11.1)
Sun, Jan 19 4:00 A.M. Decoding The Universe: Cosmos     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jan 19 5:00 A.M. Black Hole Universe     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jan 19 8:00 P.M. Decoding The Universe: Cosmos     NH Explore (11.2)
Sun, Jan 19 9:00 P.M. Black Hole Universe     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Jan 20 12:00 A.M. Decoding The Universe: Cosmos     NH Explore (11.2)
Mon, Jan 20 1:00 A.M. Black Hole Universe     NH Explore (11.2)
Tue, Jan 21 7:00 P.M. Black Hole Universe     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jan 22 12:00 A.M. Black Hole Universe     NH World (11.3)
Wed, Jan 22 8:00 A.M. Black Hole Universe     NH World (11.3)


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