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Our Infrastructure
is Falling Apart
The Federal-Aid
Highway Act created
the interstate
highway system
Many structures built
using that Act are
50+ years old
Its only a matter of
time before they
collapse
The I-35 Mississippi River Bridge collapsed in 2007 during rush hour
traffic. The collapse killed 13 people and injured 60.
Our Dams are Failing
FEMA has classified 17,000 dams as a high hazard
70% of dams in America will be over 50 years old by 2020
Dam failures often cause billions of dollars in property damage and can be lethal
Fibrous Bioconcrete
How the Bioconcrete Works
Limestone-producing bacteria is placed in hydrophilic capsules and mixed into
concrete along with cellulose fibers, which add strength to the concrete
Bacteria produces limestone when exposed to water, a common agent of
concrete erosion