The Tacoma Narrows Bridge: Structural Failure Research

International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 2026 Open access

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Authors: Varnit P Dhanani
DOI: 10.51483/ijaiml.6.11s.2026.613-621
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Abstract

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is one of the worst (and most famous) structural engineering failures. After being completed in 1940, the bridge suffered a collapse after four months due to flutter from the winds. The report covers accident causes, e.g. management causes, design and construction causes, describes the collapse mechanism, and modern technology could have prevented an accident.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Construction Engineering and Safety Civil and Structural Engineering Research Mechanical Failure Analysis and Simulation

Publication details

Journal / source
International Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Volume
6
Issue
11s
Pages
613–621
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN