BABE is an expert system for bridge designers. And to some people, it’s worth singing about. Read about it in the study: “BABE: An Expert System for Structural Design of Bridge Abutments and Piers,” H. Zheng, G. K. Mikroudis, S. Pamukcu, and Z. X. Hu, Computer Utilization in Structural Engineering, 1989, pp. 372-381.
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Bridge inspection question
Question: Are bridges inspected often enough in Massachusetts? Data (from the Boston Globe, January 15, 2010): Debris falls from McGrath Highway bridge in Somerville … He said an engineer hired by the agency was performing a routine inspection of the bridge when he heard the debris shatter.