10/15-10/10 Bridge Design and Execution

Go to http://bridgecontest.usma.edu/  and download the 2012 software.  Run the install program and decide on your bridge.(pwd: ad9der1)

Your goal for day one is to get a working bridge that is NOT a suspension bridge, and then minimize costs.

You will receive points for

• the weight your bridge can hold
• the design cost of your bridge
• the aesthetics of your bridge design and its build
• the agreement in design size between your bridge and your model

When you get a working design, you will need to save the file and minimize the costs.  When you think you are done, send me a copy of the design file.

Building the model:

You may use straws (a hollow core structure) or a bamboo skewer model. Please bring these on Tuesday, as well as glue guns and glue sticks. Your group size must be 3 or less.

Your reflection of the bridge is found here.   It must be completed individually.  Thanks!