During the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1933, the chief engineer, Joseph Strauss, was informed that the main span being constructed was sagging slightly. Before he could send a message to halt the work, the entire span collapsed, taking with it several dozen workers into the bay below. 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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Prior to 1933, the engineering practices used in bridge construction were inadequate to ensure safety.

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Strauss's failure to act immediately caused the collapse of the main span.

Engineers in the early 20th century relied on empirical methods because they lacked sufficient analytical tools.

A more thorough application of engineering principles could have prevented the disaster.

The collapse of the Golden Gate Bridge was an isolated incident that did not affect future engineering standards.

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The passage indicates that the incident led to significant changes in engineering practices, implying that prior methods were inadequate.…

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