Tacoma narrows bridge collapse

1. Why did Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?
2. Who was at fault for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?
3. Did dog survive Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?
4. When did Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?

Why did Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?

Farquharson continued wind tunnel tests. He concluded that the "cumulative effected of undampened rhythmic forces" had produced "intense resonant oscillation." In other words, the bridge's lightness, combined with an accumulation of wind pressure on the 8-foot solid plate girder and deck, caused the bridge to fail.

Who was at fault for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?

The Board refused to blame any one person. The entire engineering profession was responsible, said the experts. They exonerated Leon Moisseiff.

Did dog survive Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?

"Tubby" the dog fell into fame when Galloping Gertie collapsed on November 7, 1940. As the only victim of that great disaster, Tubby has earned a special place in the hearts of many. His death symbolizes the drama of that terrible day. All that is known about the unfortunate pooch is here.

When did Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?

Slender, elegant and graceful, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge stretched like a steel ribbon across Puget Sound in 1940. The third longest suspension span in the world opened on July 1st. Only four months later, the great span's short life ended in disaster. "Galloping Gertie," collapsed in a windstorm on November 7,1940.