User:Esmith1993/enes100/bridges

Link to DAS 3 team page.

Give instructor top 3 project choice list

 * Bridges
 * Ice Spikes
 * Perfume

Write problem statement
Create a starter bridge composed of Balsa Wood.

Assign Task1
Research stress on different bridge structures, and the various shapes used to create the truss structures.

Compare actual work done to Task3
Reviewed Truss Structures and Bridge formations

Week3 Narrative
Using a continuous span base is ideal for a spaghetti or starter bridge, because of it's one piece design. Using triangular truss structures and a pony truss design will maximize strength of bridge and not discount the weight of the bridge.

Assign Task4
Begin construction of bridge, assisting group with what is already done.

Compare actual work done to Task4
Research done on spaghetti and construction of spaghetti bridge.

Week4 Narrative
Spaghetti bridges are quite complex, they put your understanding of tension and civil engineering skills to work. Much easier than balsa wood due to the fact that spaghetti is far more flimsy than balsa wood. Links to spaghetti bridge information is recorded below.
 * Link to competition and tips for the competition.
 * Another link to spaghetti bridge competition.