Bridge Design
Build a bridge to meet the following specifications:
- The bridge should be non-metallic and should be constructed from Balsa wood and/or pasta.
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The bridge must be designed so that supports are placed exactly 24 inches apart.
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A roadway must exist for practicality and for compression testing purposes.
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The structure must be designed in such a fashion as to accommodate the compression tester. The compression testing apparatus will be available for viewing and for testing in the Civil Engineering Labs (Mann Hall).
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The team grade will be based upon factors such as team work, project management cycle, final design / product, final report, aesthetic appeal, functionality (reliability), and presentation at Freshman Design Day
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The competition will be based on one and only one criteria: the failure load of the bridge relative to its weight - the design team with the highest ratio will be judged the winner.
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Each project team should frequently read the postings for their project on the Wolfware message boards. All teams will be held responsible for the information that is posted there. Be sure to read ALL messages for a project before you post your specific question. (It may have already been answered.) Click Here for Project Message Boards
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