The stories and pictures we see, read about and hear about every day on television, radio and in newspapers are often just the tip of the iceberg. In order to better understand the world we live in, libraries can provide background and interesting facts about events.
The subject of disasters is something that is often sought in the library for both study and recreational reading. Information on bridges (and other man made miracles) can also be supplied from both books and via the internet. New Zealand has had it's share of bridge failures from those farm and army built to the Tangiwai rail bridge.
For more information look at these resources.
The creation of bridges : from vision to reality -- the ultimate challenge of architecture, design and distance / David Bennett.
Bridging the gap : early bridges in New Zealand 1830-1939 / Geoffrey Thornton.
Seven Wonders of the Industrial World - DVD produced by the BBC
and check out some of these internet sites:
The Department of Conservation website
http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/page.aspx?id=34006
How Stuff Works homepage on bridges
http://www.howstuffworks.com/bridge.htm
And for a website on Bridge collapses around the world (including the incredible footage of a bridge known as "Galloping Gertie") check out this site
www.ketchum.org/bridgecollapse.html
The tragedy in Minneapolis yesterday with the collapse of the bridge, injury and loss of life will be devastating to many and our thoughts go out to those involved.
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