Bridge Aerodynamics: Galloping Gertie
| Episode Number | 9 |
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| Season | 1 |
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| Overview | One of the most epic engineering failures in history was the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940. Nicknamed “Galloping Gertie,†the bridge undulated so strongly that thrill-seekers came from all over just to drive across it. Explore the inherent structural inefficiency of the suspension bridge, and why this bridge failed spectacularly only four months after its opening. |
| Runtime | 35 minutes |
| Absolute Number | 0 |
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