35 Examples Of Brilliant Infrastructure That Show Why Engineers Who Think Outside The Box Must Be Celebrated, As Shared In This Group (New Pics)
It’s human nature not to see things that sit right behind our noses. From little details to the complex structures we’re surrounded by every single day.
One such example is the city infrastructure you live in. Our environment is made up of the seemingly never-ending and complex net of physical and organizational structures and facilities, from buildings and roads to power supplies and waste management that make our lives easier, better, and more efficient.
Luckily, there’s this awesome community on Reddit that by sharing high-quality images of incredible infrastructure from all around the world, gives this often overlooked aspect of society the appreciation it deserves. We wrapped up some of the most interesting examples shared on the subreddit for you to enjoy, so I leave the stage to them!
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India Has Constructed A 16 Km Long Elevated Highway As To Allow Wild Animals To Pass Underneath It
But it's not a nice place to have your car broken or run out of fuel.. 😅
Load More Replies...They build a 16km bridge and the tigers still have to walk? Isn't that a bit unfair? 🤔
Tigers are allowed to drive, but none have filled in the application form, yet.
Load More Replies...Love the thought that went into this...some may not see it as ideal but it is certainly better than the alternative of completely decimating their habitat
These kind of roads need to be everywhere. The animals were here first we are building on their land. The least we could do is give them safe passage on their own property.
Yes, I thought that too. At least after reading that in Canada predators use the bridges to get their food "delivered" to them
Load More Replies...I assume that area gets a lot of water by the support columns. The secondary benefit going to the wildlife
The hazard to traffic just allowing the critters to cross is a great reason to build like this instead of the carnage otherwise. A large animal struck on a busy roadway is a mess that the builders don't want to be sued over. Best for all.
Congratulations to India for NOT pushing wild animals out of their natural habitat,see here in the United States they build highways & buildings all in an up & around the forest,so it leaves NO HOMES for the bears & raccoons,skunks, possums etc to live,then folks complain about them in our backyards but WHERE the hell r the poor animals SUPPOSED TO GO?!?...so RESPECT & LOVE 2 India💗👍🏾☺️
I'm presuming that it's tall enough for a bull elephant (the biggest one) to go under.
We have this here in Alberta Canada as well. A bridge over so that animals can cross underneath
Even IF you are a complete jerk, and only think about the cost, if this were implemented in, say, the U.S., the amount of money saved would be astronomical, in the long run. Think about how many deer strikes there are...consider that in most cases, the police, and/or fire/rescue will be called. Then, either an insurance claim will be requested, or the person will pay for the vehicle damage out of pocket. Possibly, animal control will be called to deal with the deer if it is alive...a road crew may have to be called to deal with the deer, if it is dead, and any damage to the road, fencing, power polls, etc. The same would be true for all large animal strikes. And no more small animals dead in the road, too! The cost savings to individuals and local government is massive. People can be injured, or killed, in these accidents, so many human lives could also be saved, as well as many expensive medical bills could be avoided. The far reaching ripple effect is interesting.
Reminded me of "its not who crosses, but its us who crosses their world" (well something) like that I read somewhere with a picture of an animal died from tryin to cross a paved road. 😢
Clearly this isn't done in major cities. Their roadways/traffic and TERRIBLE drivers on top of mass overpopulation. Least the animals have a safe way of travel
Sounds great, then you remember that India ( and surrounding countries ) have serious issues with the quality of their construction projects. This will probably collapse in a few years and kill a lot of people.
Ooh lLOL🤣talk about burning,bruh name one recent incident of National Highway collapsing in India. Also "India (and surrounding countries)" hmmm sounds racist, don't know why may be because you are.😂
Load More Replies...but they will kill vulnerable wildlife if they encroach on their villages
Obviously we couldn't let people die😂. Same can't be said about US where everyone has GuN LOL🤣
Load More Replies...Yes, I think so, too. Who wouldn't want to sleep under a bridge, right next to a tiger-path!
Load More Replies...It was built because some politicians wanted to give the contract to their friends company. Now it's so animals will have access
LOL😂talk about being conspiracy.UFFF I know I will be wasting my time but do you have something to back your claims like news reports (not whataboutism LOL).
Load More Replies...Considering the cost, and that there's only 4 cars visible, seems like WOFTAM. All for conservation, but money could have been spent better.
Sorry but you might have misunderstood it,we are not US😂 and there will be way more people using it.So get your facts correct and don't draw conclusions from a single picture.LOL
Load More Replies...I don't understand your comment. Allowing animals to move unimpeded seems very graceful to me.
Load More Replies...Netherlands Land Bridge
Crab Overpass On Christmas Island, Preventing Migrating Crabs From Getting Ran Over
A recent report suggests that by 2050, more than 68 percent of the world’s population will live in cities, a growth of 2.5 billion from today. And to meet the needs of their citizens, cities are investing heavily in infrastructure and building space and constantly looking for optimal solutions to cater to this whopping population.
According to Robert Puentes, the president and CEO of the Eno Center for Transportation, which is a non-profit think tank with the mission of improving transportation policy and leadership, well-developed infrastructure is much more than what meets the eye. He argues that rotten roads equal bum economy.
Sart Canal Bridge - La Louvière, Belgium
Hands Bridge, Vietnam
Does Beaver Infrastructure Count? This Was At Least 10 Feet Tall, And Extremely Well Built
Yes, beaver are short hairy people who have big teeth and eat plants, we accept that in society already
“Concrete, steel, and fiber-optic cable are the essential building blocks of the economy. Infrastructure enables trade, powers businesses, connects workers to their jobs, creates opportunities for struggling communities and protects the nation from an increasingly unpredictable natural environment,” Puentes argues.
According to Puentes, infrastructure is the backbone of any healthy economy and it includes anything from private investment in telecommunication systems, broadband networks, freight railroads, energy projects and pipelines, to public spending on transportation, water, buildings and parks.
Brusio Spiral Viaduct, Switzerland
Floating Solar Power Plant In Ramagundam, India
100MW capacity, and serves to reduce evaporative losses from the reservoir it is floating in.
Friedrich Bayer Bridge, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Incredibly, Brookings Institution analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data revealed that 14 million people have jobs in fields directly related to infrastructure. Think of locomotive engineers, airline pilots, truck drivers: these professions make for nearly 11 percent of the nation’s workforce.
Chengyang Yongji Bridge In Liuzhou City, China
The World's Oldest Underground Station 157 Years Apart
A Curve At B31, 79874 Breitnau, Germany
Puentes explains that the US has seen tremendous growth in population with 25 million people added in the past 10 years, which is concentrated in the 50 largest metropolitan areas. “It will place new demands on already overtaxed infrastructure. Metropolitan areas must be ready to adapt not only to serve millions of new customers but also to help poorer residents, many of whom are jobless, have the best chance possible to find work,” he states.
Sea Cliff Bridge, New South Wales, Australia
Dragon Bridge, Vietnam
A Rare Mid-Construction Shot Of The Golden Bridge Being Built In California, 1935
“Despite the importance of infrastructure, the US has not spent enough for decades to maintain and improve it. It accounts for about 2.5 percent of the economy, compared to about 3.9 percent spent in Canada, Australia and South Korea, 5 percent for Europe and 9-12 percent in China,” Puentes continues.
He adds that the US must spend at least $150 billion more a year on infrastructure through 2020 to meet its needs. This would add about 1.5 percent to annual economic growth and create at least 1.8 million jobs. The question is, will they do this?
The Uninhabited Island Of Baljenac In The Adriatic Sea
Uninhabited except for a 14-mile network of low stone walls. Built by residents of a nearby island to separate crop fields and vineyards.
High Speed Trains In Nanjing, China
Road Connecting Different Islands In Åland Islands
Is it possible to buy one of those and live all alone and only go out when you need supplies? Asking for a friend who is me.
Panlong Road Aerial View
Curved Pedestrian Bridge Links Two Riverfront Parks In Providence, Rhode Island
Arc De Triomphe, From Above
The Escalators At The Wheaton Metro Station In Maryland Are The Longest Single Span Escalators In The Western Hemisphere At 230 Feet. I'm Surprised No Action Movie Fight Scenes Have Been Filmed Here
New Cycling Lane In Delhi, A Sign Of Things To Come For The Whole City
Mountain And Sea Trail In Xiamen, China
Forth Rail Bridge, Scotland
Is that the Firth of Fouth? Or did it take them just 4 tries to make such an excellent bridge?
Ashalim Solar Power Tower, Negev Desert, Israel
Fukashiro Dam, Yamanashi, Japan
Warsaw Subway. Because It's Very Young System, New Stations Look Very Impressive. It's Also One Of The Cleanest Subway Systems In Europe
Somewhere In Hong Kong
Intersection In Zagreb, Croatia
Thyssenkrupp Elevators Test Tower In Guangzhou, China
Chicago's Wells Street Bridge
What's super cool about this river is that they reversed the flow to prevent the spread of disease. Not only is it beautiful, but amazing engineering as well.
Hotan-Ruoqiang Railway China
Urban Ropeway, Kisha-Michi Bridge, Yokohama, Japan
We need this in Nashville, Tennessee. Downtown has not enough parking and LOTS of people who could commute this way.
Underground Urban Highway In Tehran, Iran
So sad that Iran is now adversarial with most of the "free" world. The Persian people have an amazing culture and we enjoyed a good relationship with them for a long time. I hope we can somehow get back to that. Supporting the Shah turned out to be a huge mistake.
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Nice post, BP. Of course I like anything that's not another AITA repost.
So I look at this amazing design and engineering and I see what incredible technologies other fields have developed, and I wonder why don't we live in a cleaner world? Is there no money in developing clean technologies? No creative intelligent people wanting to enter that field? Why have we as humankind progressed in so many areas but not in living cleanly with our environment? Just my reoccuring pensive depressing thought.
Because of the sheer volume of money made by oil companies. Right from the very beginning, oil companies have worked to crush all alternatives. For example, Los Angeles originally had a highly successful light-rail system. Big Oil got friendly with the city government (money changed hands) and the rail system was torn out to make way for freeways. And right up to today, oil companies are pulling the exact same s**t.
Load More Replies...Meh, this isn't something that I would be proud of, yes some beautiful things... but all them roads? Nope
Load More Replies...Some interesting engineering feats but let’s be honest, some of these are examples of how inventive human beings can be when they are wrecking our planet. Destroying the earth even when it is pretty is still destroying the earth. An elevated road or bridge that animals can use is still changing their behaviours and expecting them to adapt to our presence, this is still putting our needs ahead of theirs.
I'm surprised Sydney (Australia) didn't get a spot here, it's certainly got some... Interesting roadways.
The Delta Project in the Netherlands is missing! A giant storm surge barrier that is open to let the tides through and preserve the sea life on the inside, but can turn into a closed dam when there's a storm coming.
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Nice post, BP. Of course I like anything that's not another AITA repost.
So I look at this amazing design and engineering and I see what incredible technologies other fields have developed, and I wonder why don't we live in a cleaner world? Is there no money in developing clean technologies? No creative intelligent people wanting to enter that field? Why have we as humankind progressed in so many areas but not in living cleanly with our environment? Just my reoccuring pensive depressing thought.
Because of the sheer volume of money made by oil companies. Right from the very beginning, oil companies have worked to crush all alternatives. For example, Los Angeles originally had a highly successful light-rail system. Big Oil got friendly with the city government (money changed hands) and the rail system was torn out to make way for freeways. And right up to today, oil companies are pulling the exact same s**t.
Load More Replies...Meh, this isn't something that I would be proud of, yes some beautiful things... but all them roads? Nope
Load More Replies...Some interesting engineering feats but let’s be honest, some of these are examples of how inventive human beings can be when they are wrecking our planet. Destroying the earth even when it is pretty is still destroying the earth. An elevated road or bridge that animals can use is still changing their behaviours and expecting them to adapt to our presence, this is still putting our needs ahead of theirs.
I'm surprised Sydney (Australia) didn't get a spot here, it's certainly got some... Interesting roadways.
The Delta Project in the Netherlands is missing! A giant storm surge barrier that is open to let the tides through and preserve the sea life on the inside, but can turn into a closed dam when there's a storm coming.
Hi Guys! I thought it would be a good idea to make a subreddit for Bored Panda. This is a place where you can share your favourite Bored Panda posts, funny comments or any posts you think should be on Bored Panda. Please tag appropriately. I'm trying to make sure that Bored Panda finds out about this themselves. Here's the link: https://www.reddit.com/r/BoredPanda/.