Tay Bridge disaster Tay Bridge disaster During a violent storm on Sunday 28 December 1879, the first Tay Rail Bridge collapsed as a train from Wormit to Dundee passed over it, killing all aboard. The bridge—designed by Sir Thomas Bouch—used lattice girders supported by iron piers, with cast iron columns and wrought iron cross-bracing. The piers were narrower and their cross-bracing was less extensive and robust than on previous similar designs by Bouch. Bouch had sought expert advice on wind loading when designing a proposed rail bridge over the Firth of Forth; as a result of that advice he had made no explicit
Daniel Tay Daniel Tay Daniel Tay (born December 17, 1991) is an American actor best known for his role as Michael Hobbs in "Elf". Tay was born in New York City, New York on December 17, 1991. Tay's acting debut was at the age of 11 in "Elf" as Michael Hobbs. The same year, he appeared in "American Splendor" as Young Harvey Pekar. His other acting roles include "Artie Lange's Beer League" as Max and "Brooklyn Rules" as Young Bobby. Tay was the voice of the titular character Doogal in "Doogal". He has also done voice work for video games by Rockstar