{"product_id":"guyanas-bridge-crisis-mark-walrond-9798241961952","title":"Guyana's Bridge Crisis: From Partial Collapses to Congestion: The Hidden Construction, Maintenance, and Safety Gaps Behind the Crossings We Depend On","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBridges don't fail overnight - they fail quietly, until they don't.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuyana's rapid growth has placed unprecedented pressure on its bridges. Aging structures, rising traffic volumes, environmental exposure, construction defects, and inconsistent maintenance have combined to create a growing infrastructure challenge that can no longer be ignored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuyana's Bridge Crisis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a clear, practical, and easy-to-understand examination of what is really happening beneath the surface of the country's most critical crossings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by construction specialist \u003cb\u003eMark Walrond\u003c\/b\u003e, this book translates complex engineering and construction realities into plain language - without requiring a technical background.\u003c\/p\u003eInside this book, you'll discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy traffic congestion is a \u003cb\u003estructural problem\u003c\/b\u003e, not just a commuter issue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow water, heat, and corrosion silently weaken bridges over time\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe construction defects that don't show up on opening day\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy inspections often miss the most dangerous warning signs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow maintenance decisions determine whether bridges last decades or fail early\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eA practical scorecard to identify bridge red flags before emergencies occur\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is written for citizens, policymakers, contractors, inspectors, students, and anyone who depends on Guyana's bridges every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cb\u003enot\u003c\/b\u003e a technical manual.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a practical guide to understanding risk, accountability, and how better decisions can lead to safer, longer-lasting infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf bridges connect communities, then understanding them protects lives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Walrond\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798241961952\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/30\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d","brand":"Mark Walrond","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997338644735,"sku":"9798241961952","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/guyanas-bridge-crisis-mark-walrond-9798241961952","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}