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Leon Moisseiff

Leon Moisseiff, a leading American suspension bridge engineer from the early twentieth century, is depicted in formal attire with a backdrop featuring the Golden Gate Bridge.

A leading American suspension bridge engineer of the early twentieth century. His deflection theory allowed for longer, lighter spans, but failed to account for dynamic aerodynamic forces, ending his career after the Tacoma collapse.

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