MASIN: Unraveling the Causes of Bridge Collapses in India

MASIN delves into the critical factors contributing to bridge collapses in India, including design flaws, construction errors, and maintenance issues.

Vivek Malviya, Director, MASIN

According to you, what factors could contribute to the collapse of multiple bridges within a short period of time?

There are quite a few reasons why these bridges might be collapsing. First, I think there could be design flaws. Sometimes, the initial structural design might have errors, or the engineers might miss important environmental factors like wind, earthquakes, or soil conditions. Using outdated engineering standards can also be a big issue because it means the bridges aren't built to handle modern challenges.