Building Bridges : The Physics of Construction

Summary Note

This program examines the variety of bridge designs and the types of materials available. Learn about the concepts of torque and static force in bridge safety and watch the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

General Note

Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 17, 2015.

Content Note

Purpose of a Bridge --(4:40) -- Why Do Bridges Collapse? -- (5:06) -- Types of Bridges -- (6:01) -- Effective Bridge Designs -- (3:31) -- Tacoma Narrows Bridge -- (5:46) -- Credits: Building Bridges: The Physics of Construction -- (0:48).