Today, you will be building a static bridge using the West Point Bridge Designer . This is designed to test your knowledge of force vectors.
Build your bridge using the software, and send me the .bdc file at marciarpowellATgmail.com . You will need to print a copy of the bridge design AND a copy of the truss information. If you do not do this, you will need to redo your bridge.
After your bridge design is completed, you will build a model using manila folder for truss holders, popsicle sticks, and glue gun glue. You also may use two pieces of corrugated cardboard that are no bigger than 3" x 12" each. Designs must be completed in class, and the members of the bridge must be appropriately scaled.
You will get points for a) the most cost-efficient bridge b) the amount of mass your bridge can hold and c) a writeup on the project. This is the benchmark for the statics portion of the class. Expect a test next Tuesday.
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