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Problem_ Your new bridge is moving up and down a lot in the wind! This isn't a big problem under normal conditions, but what if a hurricane were to blow through town? It could cause the bridge to move too much, or even twist so violently that it would snap in half!


How can you strengthen the bridge to resist strong winds?

Stiffen the deck with an open truss Stiffen the deck with a solid steel girder Make the bridge narrower
Stiffen the deck with an open truss Stiffen the deck with a solid steel girder Make the bridge narrower

Need a hint? Read up on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge disaster.



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