Galloping Gertie

The undulating action of the Tacoma Narrows suspension bridge gave it a 'galloping' appearance and with its abnormal girder design the nickname 'Galloping Gertie' easily stuck. Read More »

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What is the name of the bridge known as Galloping Gerty?

Galloping Gerty is the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Read More »

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What name did galloping gertie have after she was rebuilt?

Answer The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is also called "The Current Bridge". Another nickname was "Sturdy Gertie". Read More »

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Where can you find piano music for Galloping Gertie?

http://www.madssejersen.dk/projects/sheetmusic/gallopinggertie.pdf or for a more detailed version: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CH8CT5KC Read More »

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Why Did Galloping Gertie Collapse?

For over six decades , engineers have studied the collapse of the 1940 Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The experts disagree, at least on some aspects of the explanation. A definitive description that meets unanimous agreement has not been reached. T... Read More »

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How Does the Current Narrows Bridge Compare with Galloping Gertie...

Current Narrows Bridge & 1940 Narrows Bridge Comparison Read More »

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What if Clark Eldridge's original design for the 1940 Tacoma Nar...

Eldridge's design; elevation detail, May 23, 1938 WSA, WSDOT records Read More »

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