The Weird Reason More Bridges Are About to Fail

The video discusses the importance of bridges and the challenges they face due to aging and climate change. It highlights issues like thermal stress, expansion joints, scour, and corrosion of steel rebar. Solutions such as integral abutment bridges and legislative updates for climate resilience are also explored.

Explain the process of scour and its impact on bridge foundations.

How does carbonation affect the steel rebar in concrete bridges?

What solutions are proposed to combat the effects of climate change on bridges?