Lessons Learned: The Denver International Airport Automated Baggage-Handling System

The Denver International Airport (DIA) is renowned for its iconic tent-like structure, but it is also infamous in engineering and project management circles for its ambitious yet flawed automated baggage-handling system. This system, which was intended to revolutionize the airport industry, instead became a case study in the pitfalls of over-ambitious engineering and poor project management.

2023-09-28T09:50:47-04:00September 28th, 2023|Friday Famous Failures|6 Comments

Westwego Grain Elevator Explosion

The Westwego explosion was one of the deadliest grain-dust explosions in history, and it had a profound impact on the industry and the community. In the aftermath of the disaster, investigators worked tirelessly to determine the cause of the explosion and to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.

2023-09-29T11:16:23-04:00August 24th, 2023|Friday Famous Failures|3 Comments

Tropicana Casino Resort Parking Garage Collapse

The Tropicana Casino Resort was one of Atlantic City’s premier gambling destinations, drawing thousands of visitors each year. As part of a major renovation effort, the Tropicana embarked on an ambitious construction project to build a nine-story parking garage.

2023-06-27T13:44:01-04:00July 27th, 2023|Friday Famous Failures|2 Comments

The Silver Bridge: America’s Deadliest Bridge Failure

Point Pleasant Bridge, which opened on May 30, 1928, was a 1,460-foot suspension-type bridge that spanned the Ohio River to connect Ohio and West Virginia. This unique bridge incorporated many first-time applications

2023-06-27T14:09:21-04:00June 29th, 2023|Friday Famous Failures|0 Comments

Florida International University-Sweetwater Pedestrian Bridge Collapse

The Florida International University (FIU)-Sweetwater University City pedestrian bridge was planned to connect the FIU campus to student housing neighborhoods in Sweetwater. It was intended to improve pedestrian safety.

2023-06-27T13:42:07-04:00March 30th, 2023|Friday Famous Failures|9 Comments
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