The Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington state, consisting of two suspension bridges, collapsed in 1940 due to a wind-induced harmonic swing. A new, safer bridge was built in 1950, and a sister bridge was added in 2007 to accommodate increasing traffic flow. The Tacoma Narrows Bridge consists of two suspension bridges at the narrowest point […]
Tacoma is a large city in Washington with military bases and two unique museums: the LeMay America’s Car Museum and the Museum of Glass. It was named the “Most Walkable City” in 2004 and 2006, with many parks and trails. Other attractions include the Daffodil Parade, the William Ross Rust House, Fireboat No. 1, and […]
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington state collapsed in 1940 due to a combination of design flaws, aerodynamics, and self-excitation. The collapse revolutionized bridge-building, and a new, safer bridge was built in 1950. On November 7, 1940, the big news of the day was the total failure and collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in […]
