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We dive into the Bay Bridge’s overlooked engineering — massive caissons, a 63,600 yd³ anchorage, pneumatic "diving bell" construction, drilling to bedrock, decompression dangers, the aqualung origin, plus playful Golden Gate rivalry.
By Bronson WalkerWe dive into the Bay Bridge’s overlooked engineering — massive caissons, a 63,600 yd³ anchorage, pneumatic "diving bell" construction, drilling to bedrock, decompression dangers, the aqualung origin, plus playful Golden Gate rivalry.