Tacoma Narrows Bridge (1940) - Document Questions

What was the nickname given to the Tacoma Narrows Bridge due to its movement?

• Galloping Gertie

• Dancing Daisy

• Wobbling Wanda

• Shaking Sally

Who was the designer of the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge?

• Clark Eldridge

• Joseph B. Strauss

• David B. Steinman

• Leon Moisseiff

What phenomenon primarily caused the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?

• Vortex shedding

• Earthquake

• Aeroelastic flutter

• Mechanical resonance

In what year did the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?

• 1942

• 1938

• 1940

• 1945

What was the main material used in the construction of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?

• Aluminum

• Wood

• Carbon steel

• Concrete

What was the length of the main span of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?

• 4,000 feet

• 3,500 feet

• 2,800 feet

• 1,500 feet

Which animal died during the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?

• A dog named Tubby

• A cat named Whiskers

• A bird named Tweety

• A rabbit named Thumper

What was the primary reason for the delay in replacing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge?

• Lack of public interest

• World War II

• Environmental concerns

• Technological limitations

What was the depth of the water where the Tacoma Narrows Bridge remains are located?

• 100 feet

• 150 feet

• 200 feet

• 180 feet

What was the primary lesson learned from the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse?

• The importance of using stronger materials

• The necessity of considering aerodynamics in bridge design

• The advantage of building shorter bridges

• The need for better toll collection systems