Which outcome resulted when the Tay Bridge design omitted sufficient cross bracing against lateral forces?

💡 Explanation

When the Tay Bridge lacked bracing, resonance amplification occurred because wind-induced vibrations matched the bridge's natural frequencies, leading to catastrophic oscillations and collapse. Therefore, resonance was the primary cause, rather than fatigue, buckling, or shear which require different stress conditions.

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