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Cold Spray Bridge Repair Method

Sector: Manufacturing (Industrial) • Location: Massachusetts, United States

Source: The Cool Down

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Proof-Of-Concept Completed

Researchers from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and MIT developed an innovative bridge repair method using cold spray, which accelerates powdered steel particles in heated, compressed gas to apply layers to corroded steel beams, restoring their thickness and structural properties. This method is cost-effective, minimally disruptive to traffic, and could reduce carbon pollution by exten

Status
Prospective
Sector
Manufacturing (Industrial), Bridge, Education, Steel, Government, Metal
Location
Massachusetts, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Cool Down

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The project “Cold Spray Bridge Repair Method” is an infrastructure initiative in the Manufacturing (Industrial) sector, located in Massachusetts, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Cool Down.

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proof-of-concept completed

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2026-07-22

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Researchers from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and MIT developed an innovative bridge repair method using cold spray, which accelerates powdered steel particles in heated, compressed gas to apply layers to corroded steel beams, restoring their thickness and structural properties. This method is cost-effective, minimally disruptive to traffic, and could reduce carbon pollution by extending the lifespan of steel beams.

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United States of America (USA)

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Massachusetts

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Manufacturing (Industrial), Bridge, Education, Steel, Government, Metal

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2025-09-16

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