Science history: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapses, forcing a complete rethink in structural engineering — Nov. 7, 1940
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Science history: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapses, forcing a complete rethink in structural engineering — Nov. 7, 1940
One morning, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge began bouncing up and down and twisting to and fro before ultimately collapsing into the Puget Sound.
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In 1940, Washington State unveiled the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a bold project meant to connect Tacoma with the Kitsap Peninsula and showcase modern engineering. At 5,939 feet (1,810 m) long with a 2,800‑foot (853 m) main span, it was the third‑longest suspension bridge in the world. But its narrow, lightweight design made it unusually flexible. From the very first days, winds off Puget Sound sent the deck rolling like a wave, earning it the nickname “Galloping Gertie.” Engineers tried quick fixes
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