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In light of the recent collapse of structures such as the 52-year-old steel bridge in Pittsburg, the condo in Florida and our deteriorating infrastructure, this question is designed to make you think about your role as a design engineer responsible for retrofitting an old structure. Select a deteriorating structure (could be a structure that has recently failed) If you were the engineer that inspected the structure (prior to collapse) what would have been your recommendations for retrofitting the structure Discuss the impact of your design solution on the on public health, safety, and welfare as well as relevant global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.

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