The case of the Tacoma Narrows bridge is a well-known cautionary tale that’s discussed in engineering and physics classrooms across the world. Both resonance from vortex shedding and aeroelastic ...
Thursday marks the 84th anniversary of when the Tacoma Narrows Bridge infamously collapsed due to strong winds in 1940. The ...
The Tacoma Narrows bridge collapse was a true disaster, but it did have a silver lining. It motivated the engineering community to do extensive testing and research to make suspension bridges safer.
The bulk of that increase is pushing out tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge through 2033, which is projected to increase revenue by $17.7 million. According to Barry, November revenue projections ...
Drivers traveling to Gig Harbor and Kitsap County across the Tacoma Narrows Bridge this weekend should expect traffic delays, as crews make more repairs to the aging westbound span. The two right ...