The recent collapse of the P1.225 billion Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela, just weeks after its completion, has ignited a critical conversation about the state of Philippine infrastructure.

Steel truss bridges are a common sight on roads and railways around the world, with many dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Despite their high strength-to-weight ratio, which ...

Bridges made from connected steel frameworks can sometimes survive unexpected damage by activating hidden structural responses. Read the paper: Latent resistance mechanisms of steel truss bridges ...

It is very disappointing to see the fate of numerous bridge projects initiated by the former Awami League government years ago, but left unfinished due to planning, design, and management failures.