Nov. 7, 1940: Tacoma's 'Galloping Gertie' bridge spectacularly collapsed
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Nov. 7, 1940: Tacoma's 'Galloping Gertie' bridge spectacularly collapsed
TACOMA, Wash. -- November 7 marks a dubious anniversary in the history of local civil engineering feats -- for on that date in 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge famously collapsed during strong winds, but not before putting on a ultimate shimmy that made it true to its nickname of "Galloping Gertie. " The bridge had just opened to the public four ...
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The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, or “Galloping Gertie,” collapsed on November 7, 1940, just months after opening. The bridge’s deck twisted and undulated in response to strong winds, succumbing to aeroelastic flutter. This phenomenon, where aerodynamic forces matched the bridge’s natural frequency, led to its dramatic collapse into the Tacoma Narrows strait. no lives were lost in the collapse. Follow us for more @historhphotograhed | History In Pictures
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