West Point Bridge Design
Holly Adelhardt, Principles of Engineering, Worcester Technical High School, 11/25/14
Research Summary
I looked up what type of material could hold the most weight and what kind of trusses can be the most effective and used that information in my design.
I looked up what type of material could hold the most weight and what kind of trusses can be the most effective and used that information in my design.
Brainstorming Sketches/CAD Designs
Modification Sketches
Final Bridge Design
Final Design Justification
I used trial and error until I got a bridge that worked and was under budget.
I used trial and error until I got a bridge that worked and was under budget.
References
I have no references.
I have no references.
Conclusion Questions
1.) How does the type and direction of stress applied affect the selection of the material type and the cross-sectional area?
Depending on how great the stress is, certain materials hold up better than others and some can hold up more with less bars there.
2.) How can the forces of compression and tension work together to make a stronger bridge?
Forces of compression and tension can use each other to help distribute the force and hold the bridge together better.
1.) How does the type and direction of stress applied affect the selection of the material type and the cross-sectional area?
Depending on how great the stress is, certain materials hold up better than others and some can hold up more with less bars there.
2.) How can the forces of compression and tension work together to make a stronger bridge?
Forces of compression and tension can use each other to help distribute the force and hold the bridge together better.