#Tacoma Narrows Bridge

[seabeck]

Tacoma Narrows, night

#tacoma #tacoma narrows bridge #bridge #long exposure #urban #city #tacoma washington #landscape #lensblr #artists on tumblr #original photographers #photography #photographers on tumblr #Washington #vsco #pacific northwest #p

[tintenfischie]

Tacoma Narrows seen from Point Defiance, Autumn 2023 Photo by @sexymonstersupercreep ♥

#Tacoma #Washington #PNW #Point Defiance #Tacoma Narrows Bridge

[old-west-coast]

How many cities can say their top attraction is a bridge that collapsed?

#Tacoma #Tacoma Narrows Bridge #it's a reef now #it belongs to the wolf eels now #Washington State

[multidimensional-trashcan]

call me the tacoma narrows bridge the way i dont have structural integrity

#tacoma narrows bridge #physics #structural integrity #this is meant both physically and mentally #my post

[gungieblog]

Construction workers nicknamed the Tacoma Narrow Bridge “Galloping Gertie” because of how it moved in the wind. In 1940, wind gusts cause the bridge to undulate and collapse. 

The aftermath of the dramatic collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. (Wikipedia)

When Leon Moisseiff designed the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, he purposely made the structure flexible enough to move slightly with the wind, however things went terribly wrong shortly after the construction was finished in the summer of 1940. The suspension bridge spanning the Puget Sound was supposed to be a marvel of engineering, but the bridge collapsed in dramatic fashion on November 7. After the accident, researchers were able to learn that the engineers did not factor in the aerodynamic force of the high winds. The winds caused the bridge to sway in an increasingly erratic manner until the concrete broke free and the cables snapped 

#Tacoma Narrows Bridge #vintage photography

[onehikeaweek]

#hiking #point defiance park #point defiance zoo #pugetsound #vashon island #tacoma narrows bridge #mountaineer tree

[pynchon6946]

Tacoma Narrows Bridge Shrouded in Mist

#tacoma #original photography on tumblr #pacific northwest #long exposure #night photography #color photography #photography #narrows bridge #Tacoma Narrows Brdge

[shotswithjam]

the narrows | tacoma, wash.

#photography #blackwomanphotographer #puget sound #narrows bridges #blue aesthetic #tacoma wa #washington

[yesterdays-xkcd]

'Taft in a wet t-shirt contest' is the key image here.

The Problem With Wikipedia [Explained]

Transcript Under the Cut

[Heading above the chart:]The PROBLEM with WIKIPEDIA:

[Text in a frame below the heading:] Tacoma Narrows Bridge

[Lines lead down both left and right to two new frames with the following entries:] Suspension bridge Structural collapse

[Two more lines lead down from the left frame and one from the right frame, and all lines end on a wiggling line from left to right. Below this wiggled line in square brackets it reads:] Three hours of fascinated clicking

[Further below there is a similar wiggling line, from where six lines lead to new frames below:] William Howard Taft 24-hour analog dial Lesbianism in erotica [This frame is followed by a second:] Batman; Fatal hilarity Taylor Hanson [This frame is followed by a chain of two others:] Cotton; T-Shirt; Wet T-shirt contest

#xkcd #xkcd 214 #the problem with wikipedia #2000s #2007

[postoctobrist]

are you the one from that tacoma narrows bridge incident podcast ? if not do better.

I am, please be nicer to people who are not me though

[tacomanarrows]

Time for Tac Rants About Random Clickbait YouTube Thumbnails again! Normally I don't care about these kinds of things but sir, u cannot simply (poorly) recolor this image to try and pass it off as the Golden Gate Bridge, u are not fooling anyone. That is the Tacoma Narrows Bridge !! My favorite bridge (if u couldn't tell by my username) and I will not let u slander him like this

#TacTalks #as annoying as it is I think it's more funny than anything lol

[quantum-chaos-theory]

call me the tacoma narrows suspension bridge, the way a design flaw causes me to vibrate at a destructive frequency.

#tacoma narrows #first post #welcome to the hellsite

[somehowmags]

after catching up on tmagp i like any other really normal person started researching mr blobby and this led me to watch the music video for mr blobbys number one single mr blobby and i just gotta know. why did they put footage of the tacoma narrows bridge disaster in here. why did they greenscreen him standing on the bridge. are they implying that mr blobby caused the tacoma narrow bridge disaster.

#chatters #mr blobby #tmagp #<- tangentially

[eilooxara]

Ok I did all the things time to collapse like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in November 1940

#eilooxology

[normally0]

Lessons in Architectural Disaster: The Narrative of Structural Failures Amidst the vast landscape of architectural education, the Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapse stands as a haunting reminder of the intricate relationship between structure and design. Lectures reverberate with the echoes of "cumulative effects of undampened rhythmic forces" and "intense resonant oscillation," cautioning against the pitfalls of disregarding structural integrity. The Millennium Bridge in London, too, bears witness to the repercussions of overlooking structural dynamics, as the rhythmic footsteps of pedestrians induced unsettling vibrations, prompting its temporary closure for remediation. Even the historic Albert Bridge, adorned with a sign prohibiting marching soldiers from Chelsea Barracks due to resonant frequencies, serves as a stark testament to the delicate balance between form and function. Yet, as the annals of architectural history unfold, today's lesson arrives with a sombre tone—the fall of Baltimore's Key Bridge after a devastating collision with the vessel Dali. The narrative echoes the timeless tale of the Ancient Mariner, where the misfortunes of one reverberate through the fate of many. In the wake of this tragedy, architects are confronted with a poignant reminder—the conceptual notion of disaster as a design element. It is not merely an abstract concept but a tangible reality, intent on imparting its lesson to students of architecture. As the Key Bridge crumbles into the depths below, it serves as a stark symbol of the consequences of overlooking structural integrity and the profound impact of design decisions on the built environment. The incident underscores the imperative for architects to not only master the principles of form and aesthetics but also to embrace a holistic understanding of structure and engineering. Amidst the chaos and devastation, there lies an opportunity for reflection and growth—a call for architects to imbue their designs with a deep reverence for the forces of nature and the imperative of resilience. For it is in confronting the challenges of disaster that architects find the true essence of their craft—a synthesis of artistry, innovation, and unwavering dedication to the safety and well-being of society. As the Key Bridge stands as a solemn reminder of the fragility of human endeavour, architects are tasked with the solemn duty of weaving disaster into the very fabric of their designs, transforming tragedy into resilience, and imbuing the built environment with the wisdom gained from the lessons of the past.

#ArchitecturalDisaster #StructuralFailures #LessonsLearned #DesignConcepts #ArchitectEducation #DisasterPrevention #SafetyInDesign #StructuralIntegrity #ArchitecturalNarratives #architecture #berlin #area #london #acme #chicago #puzzle #edwin lutyens #massimoscolari #oma

[dredsina]

Initial Thoughts: Pierce County Ferry

Walk-on non-disabled round-trip adult fare: $6.21

Appeal of Destination 1 – Steilacoom

7/10 (sweet little historic seaside town)

Appeal of Destination 2 – Anderson Island

2/10 (no reason to go here unless you own property)

Route Length (20 min)

10/10 (short and sweet)

Ease of ticketing and boarding

10/10 (super quick, and since all tickets are round-trip, you don't even have to show a boarding pass coming back from the island)

Route Scenery

7/10 (it's kind of cool to see McNeil Island up close, and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge far away)

Vessel design and amenities

2/10 (they have a water fountain)

Vessel cleanliness

9/10 (was pretty clean)

(The "amenity")

#ferry adventures #these numbers may change once i have more to compare to #ferry ratings