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OK, well, I wasn't living in Washington yet -- or anywhere else for that matter -- in 1940.
Should know my history better, though. Thanks for the lesson.
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It's a famous example in physics classes when you get to the "resonance" unit, although apparently it's not all that simple.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tacoma_Narrows_Bridge If I recall, one emotional statesman spoke shortly afterwards, something to the effect that "we'll build it right back exactly as it was!!", to which the response was that it would shake itself apart again exactly as it did. |
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Since then we have learned a lot. For example, bridges and buildings in earthquake zones are checked for multiple vibrational modes, to check to see if they will resonate with the likely frequency of ground movement during an earthquake. If it seems likely, they are detuned in some way. For example, for a building, they might put a large mass on one of the high floors, along with shock absorbers that only let it move at a frequency well out of tune with the earthquake. |
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By the way what do you do/indend to do? Last edited by Rev; 08-04-2007 at 12:34 AM.. |
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I'm a software guy, with a background in mathematics.
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Any particular focus?
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I plan on going to Dave School in Florida when I graduate. I'm going to be a digital artist for movies or games.
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