How The Millennium Bridge Became The World's Most Wobbly Bridge

In this video, we take a closer look at the phenomenon of bridges wobbling and use the Millennium Bridge as a case study. Using a full Blender model, we explore how this iconic bridge moved laterally on its opening day in 2000, leading to its temporary closure. We delve into the science behind why bridges wobble, discussing factors such as resonance, frequency, and damping, and how these contribute to the movement of a bridge. We also discuss the engineering solutions that can be employed to minimize or eliminate bridge wobbling, ensuring the safety and stability of these important structures. Whether you're a bridge enthusiast or simply curious about the science of structural engineering, this video is sure to fascinate information. So, sit back, relax, and join us on this fascinating journey into the world of bridge wobbling.

[@ZachariahJ]

Very interesting - I remember it well.
Don't forget, as soon as the bridge started swaying just a little bit, everybody immediately rushed to the handrails on either side. That made things worse.

[@pluto9000]

Very interesting. This was happening on a small foot beige I walked over the other day. There was about 15 people crossing at the same time. I thought someone was doing it intentionally but it might have been our normal walking all adding together.

[@aerocarnie]

Fascinating to see the new things we've learned about structural engineering just within my lifetime. This was very well-explained. Also, thank you very much for the captions! Even many big youtubers don't bother with them despite the fact that many viewers need them, so I'm always very happy to see them.

[@youngheroengineer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@-vz-]

Cheers mate

[@JohnJohn-dc7id]

Informative video

[@BooDevil65]

The amount of force shouldn't matter, resonant frequency is resonant frequency. But the change in MASS from additional pedestrians would change the frequency. Or am I missing something?