The Tay Bridge Disaster

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:earthquake
gptkbp:aftermath increased scrutiny of bridge engineering
one of the major engineering disasters
gptkbp:aircraft_operated cantilever bridge
Bouch's design criticized
gptkbp:analysis failure analysis conducted
gptkbp:analyzes gptkb:County
several months
design flaws identified
design modifications recommended
gptkbp:business_model ethical considerations raised
gptkbp:casualties gptkb:75
gptkbp:caused_by high winds and poor design
gptkbp:closing_date December 28, 1879
gptkbp:community_support calls for stricter regulations
gptkbp:construction_material best practices established
discourse on engineering ethics initiated
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired literature and art
gptkbp:dissolved notable bridge collapse
gptkbp:documentary several documentaries produced
gptkbp:educational_programs subject of engineering research
engineering education emphasized safety
importance of safety in design
gptkbp:error_handling notable engineering failure
gptkbp:government_type increased funding for infrastructure safety
gptkbp:historical_analysis analyzed in historical studies
gptkbp:historical_documentation extensive records kept
gptkbp:historical_impact influenced future bridge designs
gptkbp:historical_significance pivotal event in engineering history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Tay Bridge Disaster
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in anniversary events held
various memorials erected
gptkbp:is_standardized_by standards revised post-disaster
gptkbp:led_to changes in engineering standards
gptkbp:legacy legacy of caution in engineering
gptkbp:location Tay Rail Bridge, Scotland
gptkbp:media_coverage extensive
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Sir_Thomas_Bouch
gptkbp:occurs_in December 28, 1879
gptkbp:public_perception shock and outrage
public inquiry held
gptkbp:railway_line railway safety improved
gptkbp:related_event Tay Bridge construction
gptkbp:reliability design flaws
gptkbp:resulted_in collapse of the bridge
gptkbp:safety_features new regulations established
safety improvements implemented
public safety awareness increased
safety culture promoted in engineering
safety protocols enhanced
gptkbp:significance one of the worst bridge disasters in history
gptkbp:social_structure railway bridge
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_World's_Worst_Poet
gptkb:William_Mc_Gonagall
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5