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Susan Collins: “The University of Maine has developed a 'bridge in a backpack' for constructing short- to medium-length bridges in the…”

On the recordMay 13, 2014
The University of Maine has developed a 'bridge in a backpack' for constructing short- to medium-length bridges in the field.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Discussing innovative lightweight bridge construction technology for military use.

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