Suspension Bridges—The Challenge of Wind

In July 1940, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge dramatically collapsed in a steady 42-mph wind. In this concluding lecture on suspension bridges, focus on how the Brooklyn Bridge, the Severn Bridge, and other bridges were designed to combat the second great challenge of these record-breaking bridges: their vulnerability to wind-induced vibrations.

English
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Company United States The Great Courses
  • Created January 12, 2025 by
    LifeofAF
  • Modified January 12, 2025 by
    LifeofAF