How did catastrophic collapse occurred for Tacoma Bridge?
Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse "Gallopin' Gertie" How did catastrophic collapse occurred for Tacoma Bridge? Explain concisely what factors contributed to its collapse and what are the irrelevant factors that did not contribute to its collapse. Original Source of video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-zczJXSxnw The catastrophic collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was primarily caused by a phenomenon known as aeroelastic flutter, triggered by a combination of several contributing factors. Relevant factors that contributed to the collapse include: Aeroelastic Flutter: The bridge's design, with a narrow and flexible deck, made it susceptible to wind-induced vibrations. When wind passed over the bridge, it created oscillating air pressure patterns that caused the structure to resonate and undergo violent, self-amplifying oscillations. Insufficient Structural Damping: The bridge lacked sufficient mechanisms to dissipate the energy generated by the wind-induced vib...