The Norwegian government has recently announced plans to construct the world's first floating underwater traffic tunnels, as a way of allowing travelers to easily traverse the several hundred fjords present in and around the Scandinavian country. According to officials, the submerged bridges will be installed at depths of around 100 feet below the water surface.…
To aid soldiers conducting water-based operations overseas, especially in places with no actual bridges, the United States Army has commissioned what is being called the Improved Ribbon Bridge (IRB). Developed by the army's Multi-Role Bridge Company (MRBC), the innovative contraption is basically a floating, foldable system of barges that can be used to create a…
Built over a lagoon in the southern part of Uruguay, the Laguna Garzon Bridge’s unique ring-shaped design was conceived by New York-based architect Rafael Viñoly. Connecting the cities of Maldonado and Rocha, the stunning concrete structure, which is used by 1,000 vehicles every day, was constructed to take the place of a raft crossing. (more…)
Today, renewable energy is slowly becoming a viable alternative to traditional fossil fuels. For instance, every year, wind turbines across the world produce more than 65 billion kWh of power, enough to meet the energy needs of around 6 million homes. When it comes to their installation, however, wind turbines usually require wide open spaces,…
Forget roller coasters! This incredibly steep bridge, in Japan, is enough to make you dizzy. Located along the banks of Lake Nakaumi, the Eshima Ohashi bridge acts as a connecting link between Matsue, a city in Shimane Prefecture, and Sakaiminato, in the Tottori Prefecture. About a mile long, it looks more like an 'elevator to…