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The bridge was constructed with no thought at all about aerodynamics and the dynamic effects of wind forces.
According to bridge historian David P. Billington, at that time among suspension bridge engineers, "there seemed to be almost no recognition that wind created vertical movement at all."
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Did galloping gertie collapse into a river?
Galloping Gertie did not span a river; it spanned a strait (Tacoma Narrows) that is a part of Puget Sound. Puget Sound is connected to the Pacific Ocean and has multiple arms that extends deep into western Washington. Technically speaking, one might say that Galloping Gertie collapsed into an inlet of the Pacific Ocean.
What was galloping gertie made up of?
blood
What is the nickname of the old tacoma narrows bridge?
Galloping Gertie was first. Second was stiff Gertie
What bridge was called galloping gertie?
Tacoma narrows bridge
What is another name for Galloping Gertie?
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
How do you play Galloping Gertie on the piano?
See Related Links below.
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 day did Galloping Gertie collapse?
It collapsed for many reasons, one being weather, two being its age, and three because of the scientific force it wasn't built sturdy enough, depite its nickname
How tall is the galloping gertie?
because answers.com is the most dumbest site ever
Did anyone die in galloping gertie?
A black male cocker spanial named Tubby died.
What is the piano tune Family Guy's Vern and Johnny play?
"Galloping Gertie" by Sam Fonteyn
How long is Galloping Gertie?
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge was 5938 feet long before it collapsed.
