Question

What were the circumstances under which Washington Roebling became the Chief Engineer of

the Brooklyn Bridge project?​

Answer 1

Answer:

After returning to the U.S. in 1868, Washington became assistant engineer on the Brooklyn Bridge and was named chief engineer after his father's death in mid-1869. He made several important improvements on the bridge design and further developed bridge building techniques.

Answer 2

Answer:

Roebling served as the chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge during 14 years of construction. During that time he coped with the tragic death of his father, John Roebling, who had designed the bridge and also overcame serious health problems caused by his own work at the construction site.

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