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The engineering forensic account of the November 7, 1940 collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Built to Fail explores how pioneering bridge engineer Leon Moisseiff ignored aerodynamic wind forces in pursuit of slender aesthetics, leading to the destructive aeroelastic flutter th…
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- Rick Stupart
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- ELC Publishing
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The engineering forensic account of the November 7, 1940 collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Built to Fail explores how pioneering bridge engineer Leon Moisseiff ignored aerodynamic wind forces in pursuit of slender aesthetics, leading to the destructive aeroelastic flutter that tore 'Galloping Gertie' apart in 42 mph winds four months after opening.
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The engineering forensic account of the November 7, 1940 collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Built to Fail explores how pioneering bridge engineer Leon Moisseiff ignored aerodynamic wind forces in …
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Built to Fail: The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster was written by Rick Stupart and published by ELC Publishing.
