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CR · Critical Reasoning
605-655
Inference
During the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1933, the chief engineer, Joseph Strauss, was informed that the main span was sagging slightly. Before he could send a message to halt the work, the entire span collapsed, resulting in the tragic loss of several workers. This incident led to significant changes in engineering practices. Which one of the following statements can be properly inferred from the passage?
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Only a more rigorous application of mathematical analysis to the design of the Golden Gate Bridge could have prevented its collapse.
B
Prior to 1933, the engineering practices used in bridge construction were not sufficiently rigorous to ensure safety.
C
The absence of Joseph Strauss at the construction site was the direct cause of the span's collapse.
D
Engineers in the early 20th century relied on empirical methods because they lacked adequate analytical tools.
E
Bridges constructed before 1933 were inherently unsafe due to the lack of mathematical analysis.
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