Disaster Science: Science of a Bridge Collapse

One of the biggest reasons for a bridge collapses is known as scour. It happens when the soil around a bridge's foundation washes away. The condition is usually caused by quickly flowing water, and it is common during flooding.

Australian Curriculum:

• Science - Science as a Human Endeavour

Australian Curriculum Correlation:

• (Year 6) ACSHE100 ''Use and Influence of Science