Expandable Emergency Bridge

Jul-25-15 An expandable bridge inspired by origami can extend over rivers and canyons quickly, offering a solution to transportation difficulties in post-disaster or remote areas.

Created by a team from Hiroshima University, the Mobile Bridge Version 4.0 (MB4.0) is being touted as "the world’s fastest, largest, strongest, and lightest expanding temporary bridge." The bridge’s unique scissor-like structure allows it to contract for travel (it can be towed on a trailer) and then expand quickly once on location, with no need for a foundation or crane operations. The bridge can be expanded fully in about an hour, and is able to handle traffic as soon as its setup is complete—making it a valuable resource during emergencies.

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[BBC.COM]
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