T. Y . Lin International Group–Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, Seismic and Wind Investigation The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (RFK Bridge), formerly the Triborough Bridge, opened in 1936 and consists of three bridges, a viaduct, and 14 miles of approach roads connecting Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx in New York City. It is an extensive, complex structure consisting of a suspension bridge, truss bridges, a lift span, steel girder bridges, and a concrete rigid frame structure. As a partner in a joint venture, T. Y . Lin International (TYLI) performed a seismic investigation for the structure and a wind study for its suspended spans. Overall project scope included the suspension bridge, approach viaducts on both sides of the suspension bridge, two truss bridges, two toll plaza structur

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