Where Can I Find Texas Tower Data for Physics Experiments?

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The discussion centers on the search for Texas Tower data for physics experiments, specifically looking for archives or spreadsheets containing this data. The Texas Towers, known for their significant sway that caused seasickness among crews and even led to a collapse, are referenced in the context of producing a plot similar to one found in AP French's "Vibrations and Waves." Participants in the forum are encouraged to share resources or links to relevant datasets.

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I'd like to produce a plot that looks like
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Taken from page 86 of AP French's Vibrations and Waves.
I'm searching for some good Texas Tower data. Can you recommend an archive of physics experimental data? Or what I'd like even more is a spreadsheet with some texas tower data.
 
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For those who are not aware of the origin of the term "Texas Tower".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_Towers
They used to sway sufficiently to make the crew seasick. On one occasion the oscillation lead to collapse.
 

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