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Engineering Catastrophes (2018 – ...)

2018 • 7 seasons • Documentary • TV-PG
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Season 3

Engineering Catastrophes · S3E4 — Terror in Tacoma

Oct 23, 2019 · 42 min

Synopsis

The immense suspension bridge, after a period of violent oscillation, gave way entirely, becoming a stark and enduring symbol of engineering failure. The collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge remains one of the most infamous disasters in the history of human construction. Now, employing modern scientific analysis, experts are revealing the precise mechanisms that led to this catastrophic event.