Torsional Oscillation
Definition
Twisting motion of a bridge deck about its longitudinal axis, the mode responsible for the catastrophic final phase of the Tacoma Narrows failure.
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- Case Studies: Bridge CollapsesTwisting motion of a bridge deck about its longitudinal axis, the mode responsible for the catastrophic final phase of the Tacoma Narrows failure.