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One day wind was 40 mph and the Gurdy bridge swayed side to side to much it collapsted. No one died or got injered, only one dog. The dog was to scared to get out of a car, so the dog went down with the bridge.
Due to the harmonic vibrations the bridge began to wobble and shake. It was not just the wind speed. - The wind caused the vibration which in turn met the harmonic rythm of the structure causing the reaction.
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What bridge was called galloping gertie?
Tacoma narrows bridge
What is another name for Galloping Gertie?
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
What is one of the bridges that failed?
Notably , "Galloping Gertie" , the suspension bridge "Tacoma Narrows Bridge" in 1940 .
What is the name of the bridge destroyed by wind in Washington State?
The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge, known after the storm as "Galloping Gertie". == ==
Why was the tacoma narrows bridge called galloping gertie?
the original Tacoma narrows bridge was called "galloping gertie" because the wind pressure became so strong that the bridge was overwhelmed by pressure and the two sides of the road began to "wave", the center line remaining at the same level.
What name did galloping gertie have after she was rebuilt?
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is also called "The Current Bridge". Another nickname was "Sturdy Gertie".
What is the nickname of the old tacoma narrows bridge?
Galloping Gertie was first. Second was stiff Gertie
How long is Galloping Gertie?
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge was 5938 feet long before it collapsed.
Why was the first Tacoma Narrows bridge named Galloping Geritie?
Because in a cross wind the bridge swayed so much that you could not use it. Eventually this caused the bridge to collapse.
What is Hurdy Gurdy well known for?
Hurdy Gurdy is a 1960s rock and roll band from the 1960s. Hurdy Gurdy was formed and active in the country of Denmark, but later Hurdy Gurdy was active more in England.
What materials were used to build the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge?
Steel and cables. The bridge nickname is Galloping Gertie when it buckled and fell in high winds. I have driven across the bridge and it has girders and seems pretty solid.
When was Hurdy Gurdy - band - created?
Hurdy Gurdy - band - was created in 1967.
