logging in or signing up Introduction to the Bridge Competition Amateur Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1118 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (5) Dislike it (0) Added: January 01, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: rockingavi039 (7 month(s) ago) pls send it on my id rockingavi039@gmail.com pls i need it............... Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: rockingavi039 (7 month(s) ago) i need it sir.............. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: crono (26 month(s) ago) the useful Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: slymn (26 month(s) ago) thanksss bros .. from istanbul kültür üni :D Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript The Bridge Competition: The Bridge CompetitionAgenda: Agenda Introduce concepts of bridge structures Introduce Bridge Competition Assignment DescriptionWhat is a bridge?: What is a bridge? A bridge is a structure that spans a divide such as: A stream Railroad track The traffic that uses a bridge may be limited to: Pedestrian or cycle traffic Vehicular or rail traffic A combination of all the above Bridge Components: Bridge Components Deck Pier Span AbutmentBridge types: Bridge types Girder Truss Rigid FrameBridge types (continued): Bridge types (continued) Arch Cable Stayed SuspensionEssential Elements of a Bridge: Essential Elements of a Bridge Stability: subcomponents should not move excessively Strength: members should be able to withstand applied forcesStability Examples: Stability Examples Stable structures Unstable structuresForces in a simple Truss: Forces in a simple Truss Tensile forces tend to lengthen a member Compressive forces tend to shorten or compress a memberCommon Forms of Failure: Common Forms of Failure Buckling or crushing for members in compression Pulling apart in the middle for members in tension Pulling apart at the jointsProject Description Handout: Project Description Handout Assignment Materials Testing Procedure Grading Criteria Report Requirements Timeline Construction Hints Assignment: Assignment Construct a balsawood bridge using the approved materials according to the competition rules Compose a lab memo See project description for further information on contents and point distribution for the memo Materials Supplied: Materials Supplied 4 No. 3/16”x3/16”x36” balsa wood 4 No. 1/8”x1/8”x36” balsa wood 1 No. 1/16”x3”x36” balsa wood 1 No. Light Duty Hobby precision knife 1 No. sheet 400 gauge SA4 sanding paper 1 No. 4Fl. Oz Elmer’s Glue Will be supplied in the Team Building Workshop! Some examples of past bridges…: Some examples of past bridges…Some examples of past bridges…: Some examples of past bridges…Some examples of past bridges…: Some examples of past bridges…Some examples of past bridges…: Some examples of past bridges…Some examples of past bridges…: Some examples of past bridges…Bridge Testing Procedure: Bridge Testing Procedure Please note the Bridge Testing procedure outlined here: Inspection of Bridges 15 minute period for making amendments Weigh-in and submission of Bridges Testing to failureBridge Testing Apparatus: Bridge Testing Apparatus Grade Assessment Criteria: Grade Assessment Criteria The grade is based in part on: Balsawood Bridge Use of approved materials Aesthetics Strength to weight ratio Memo Description of the team dynamic in respect to this project Design description and suggestions on how the bridge could have been improved within the context of the competition rulesReferences: References Balsawood Competitions Physics Balsa Wood Bridge Competition (lots of reference links) Ocean Community College’s Bridge Competition Bridge Sites How Bridges Work Balsawood Construction Information ABCD's Bridge Design Tips Assignment: Assignment Create balsawood bridge and present the final model for the Bridge Competition to be held during Lab 4. Prepare a report memo due at the beginning of Lab 5 which includes a Team Working Agreement (see workshop handout for details) Read all bridge materials and be prepared to discuss possible ideas in the Team Building Workshop. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Introduction to the Bridge Competition Amateur Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINTLite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 1118 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (5) Dislike it (0) Added: January 01, 2008 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... By: rockingavi039 (7 month(s) ago) pls send it on my id rockingavi039@gmail.com pls i need it............... Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: rockingavi039 (7 month(s) ago) i need it sir.............. Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: crono (26 month(s) ago) the useful Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close By: slymn (26 month(s) ago) thanksss bros .. from istanbul kültür üni :D Saving..... Post Reply Close Saving..... Edit Comment Close Premium member Presentation Transcript The Bridge Competition: The Bridge CompetitionAgenda: Agenda Introduce concepts of bridge structures Introduce Bridge Competition Assignment DescriptionWhat is a bridge?: What is a bridge? A bridge is a structure that spans a divide such as: A stream Railroad track The traffic that uses a bridge may be limited to: Pedestrian or cycle traffic Vehicular or rail traffic A combination of all the above Bridge Components: Bridge Components Deck Pier Span AbutmentBridge types: Bridge types Girder Truss Rigid FrameBridge types (continued): Bridge types (continued) Arch Cable Stayed SuspensionEssential Elements of a Bridge: Essential Elements of a Bridge Stability: subcomponents should not move excessively Strength: members should be able to withstand applied forcesStability Examples: Stability Examples Stable structures Unstable structuresForces in a simple Truss: Forces in a simple Truss Tensile forces tend to lengthen a member Compressive forces tend to shorten or compress a memberCommon Forms of Failure: Common Forms of Failure Buckling or crushing for members in compression Pulling apart in the middle for members in tension Pulling apart at the jointsProject Description Handout: Project Description Handout Assignment Materials Testing Procedure Grading Criteria Report Requirements Timeline Construction Hints Assignment: Assignment Construct a balsawood bridge using the approved materials according to the competition rules Compose a lab memo See project description for further information on contents and point distribution for the memo Materials Supplied: Materials Supplied 4 No. 3/16”x3/16”x36” balsa wood 4 No. 1/8”x1/8”x36” balsa wood 1 No. 1/16”x3”x36” balsa wood 1 No. Light Duty Hobby precision knife 1 No. sheet 400 gauge SA4 sanding paper 1 No. 4Fl. Oz Elmer’s Glue Will be supplied in the Team Building Workshop! Some examples of past bridges…: Some examples of past bridges…Some examples of past bridges…: Some examples of past bridges…Some examples of past bridges…: Some examples of past bridges…Some examples of past bridges…: Some examples of past bridges…Some examples of past bridges…: Some examples of past bridges…Bridge Testing Procedure: Bridge Testing Procedure Please note the Bridge Testing procedure outlined here: Inspection of Bridges 15 minute period for making amendments Weigh-in and submission of Bridges Testing to failureBridge Testing Apparatus: Bridge Testing Apparatus Grade Assessment Criteria: Grade Assessment Criteria The grade is based in part on: Balsawood Bridge Use of approved materials Aesthetics Strength to weight ratio Memo Description of the team dynamic in respect to this project Design description and suggestions on how the bridge could have been improved within the context of the competition rulesReferences: References Balsawood Competitions Physics Balsa Wood Bridge Competition (lots of reference links) Ocean Community College’s Bridge Competition Bridge Sites How Bridges Work Balsawood Construction Information ABCD's Bridge Design Tips Assignment: Assignment Create balsawood bridge and present the final model for the Bridge Competition to be held during Lab 4. Prepare a report memo due at the beginning of Lab 5 which includes a Team Working Agreement (see workshop handout for details) Read all bridge materials and be prepared to discuss possible ideas in the Team Building Workshop.