Storm Waves By Railway Bridge On History Visit To Firth Of Tay Dundee Tayside Scotland

Tour Scotland short 4K travel video of the sight and sound of storm waves by the Tay Railway Bridge over the Firth of Tay on visit and trip to Dundee, Tayside, Britain, :United Kingdom. The Tay Rail Bridge has a history marked by both triumph and tragedy. The first bridge, opened in 1878, was a single track structure designed by Thomas Bouch. It collapsed in a severe storm on December 28, 1879, resulting in a significant loss of life and becoming one of the most infamous engineering disasters. A second, sturdier double-track bridge was completed in 1887, and it still stands today. An inquiry determined the bridge's collapse was due to a combination of factors, including inadequate design for high winds, poor quality iron, and insufficient bracing. The design was criticized for its single track and stability concerns. The second bridge, built to replace the collapsed structure, was designed with a double-track and a more robust construction. It was built further upstream and parallel to the original bridge. The new bridge incorporates 73 pairs of piers, founded on caissons sunk into the riverbed and filled with concrete. It uses a significant amount of iron, steel, and concrete. The Tay Rail Bridge remains an important transportation link between Dundee and Fife. Storm Floris All photographs are copyright of Sandy Stevenson, Tour Scotland, and may not be used without permission.

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