Florida's Sunshine Skyway Bridge--Design and Construction Concerns

摘要

The state of Florida is building a new Sunshine Skyway Bridge across Tampa Bay to replace the existing bridge, part of which collapsed after being hit by a ship in May 1980. This report discusses a number of concerns raised by three Florida Congressmen. They involve design contracting procedures, construction control activities, quality of the concrete, depth of foundation piles, and the new bridge's ability to withstand ship impact.