Bridges

Huntsville University Drive Bridge Vibration

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This bridge, near the University of Alabama in Huntsville, was built so that pedestrians and cyclists could safety cross over the road. The support structures on either end have both stairs and gentle ramps. The bridge’s fundamental frequency is 2.2 Hz with 0.16% damping. The… Read more

Tacoma Narrows Bridge

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The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge was opened to traffic on July 1, 1940. It was located in Washington State, near Puget Sound. Strong winds caused the bridge to collapse on November 7, 1940. Initially, 35 mile per hour winds excited the bridge’s transverse vibration mode,… Read more

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