Tay River Bridge Structures

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Who was the engineer for the Crumlin viaduct, and in what year was it opened?

• Bouch (1860)

• Kennard (1858)

• Bouch (1878)

• Kennard (1860)

Which version of the bridge had the largest single span (between piers)?

• Crumlin viaduct

• Belah viaduct

• Tay Bridge

How many columns per pier did the Tay Bridge have?

• 14

• 6

• 7

• 10

What was the pier height of the Belah viaduct? (in feet)

Which bridge had the greatest number of diagonal tiebars giving lateral bracing per pier?

• Crumlin viaduct

• Belah viaduct

• Tay Bridge

• All had the same number

What was the fate of the Tay Bridge?

• Failed in service 1879

• Demolished 1963

• Demolished 1966-7

• Still in service

By analyzing the chart, what do you think may be some structural or mechanical reasons that the Tay Bridge failed?

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