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A civil engineer outlines the federal regulations and mechanisms aimed at preventing the damage and loss of life seen in the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a cargo ship that reportedly lost power. University of Michigan experts are available to discuss issues surrounding shipping as well as the bridge.
The MV Dali, a 984-foot, 100,000-ton cargo ship, rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge when leaving Baltimore harbor on March 26, causing a portion of the bridge to collapse. In an interview, University of Michigan civil engineer Sherif El-Tawil explained how often ships collide with bridges, what can be…