As we all know, infrastructure construction is very important for the development of the country, and the quality of bridges, as an important part of it, is related to the safety of people's lives. China's bridge building technology has always been world-renowned, and its exquisite craftsmanship and stable structure have withstood countless tests in thousands of years of history. The Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge is a typical example.
The bridge was built in 1960 and opened to traffic in 1968. With a road length of 4,589 meters and a railway length of 6,772 meters, it is the longest dual-purpose bridge in the world.
Over the decades, hundreds of countries and dignitaries have visited the area, all of whom have praised it. Today, it is also a landmark in Nanjing. Before it was opened to traffic, China sent 118 tanks, each weighing dozens of tons, to test the bridge's load-bearing capacity, and the bridge was unharmed.
This scene not only demonstrates the strong strength of China's infrastructure, but also shows the world the excellent quality of Made in China. It has made a name for itself made in China. You know, this is unprecedented, and no country dares to do it.
However, such a feat is not something that every country can easily emulate. In the 70s, the Czech Republic made a big mistake in a similar attempt and lost face internationally. In 1970, the Czech Republic planned to build the 600-meter-long Rusrjý Bridge as a landmark and as an opportunity to promote its architectural prowess to the world.
To this end, it was decided to emulate the Chinese method of tank bridge inspection. And it was better than us, so before the acceptance, 120 tanks were dispatched, 2 more than the Chinese, and the tonnage was also larger. Get ready for a "big-giving" showcase. At that time, in order to achieve the propaganda effect, the media of various countries were invited.
But the results were shocking. The tanks went up to the bridge one by one, and just halfway up, cracks began to appear on the bridge deck, and in just a few minutes, 12 large cracks were impressively in front of them, and the organizers could only urgently stop and let all the tanks return the same way.
This incident caused an uproar at the time. The Czech Republic also immediately launched an investigation. The results show that the main reason for the cracks in the bridge is that there are corners cut during the construction process, and at the same time, the person in charge shortens the construction period in order to pursue profits. This is a huge blow to the Czech construction industry and a major blow to the country's image.
The $1 billion investment was wasted, and 50 officials involved in the incident were removed from their posts pending further punishment. In order to repair the bridge, the Czech Republic had to invest additional funds in the later repair work.
This incident has sounded the alarm for all countries in the world. In the field of infrastructure, any mistake can lead to huge losses. Therefore, while pursuing the speed and scale of infrastructure construction, countries must pay more attention to project quality and safety.
Only down-to-earth and rigorous construction can ensure that every project can stand the test of time and history. Also, don't blindly follow the feats of others, which are built on great strength. Otherwise, it will be counterproductive.