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Galloping Gertie, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in Washington, collapsed on November 7, 1940. The bridge was known for its unique design and had been in operation for just four months when it failed due to aeroelastic flutter caused by high winds. The dramatic failure was captured on film and became a well-known example in engineering studies.
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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 is another name for Galloping Gertie?
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
What bridge was called galloping gertie?
Tacoma narrows bridge
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.
How do you play Galloping Gertie on the piano?
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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".
How tall is the galloping gertie?
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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.
What is one of the bridges that failed?
Notably , "Galloping Gertie" , the suspension bridge "Tacoma Narrows Bridge" in 1940 .
