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Since 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge has stood through high winds, strong water currents, heavy traffic loads, and earthquake tremors. How did engineers design it to be structurally sound?

In a word: mathematics.

Here's your chance to explore a few suspension bridge building principles. Test engineering concepts, see their intricate math, and learn how they play out on the bridge today.

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