Problem / Need :
Problem / Need The Cooper Town Bridge is an integral part of Cooper Town’s Economy. It is used to get to and from mainland Virginia. Without this bridge students cannot get to school, adults cannot get to work, and goods that are sold at the market cannot be brought into the town.
Unexpectedly, the bridge collapsed. Your engineering team has been charged with the task of rebuilding the bridge with a budget of $324,750 and a time limit of 30 minutes.
Types of bridges :
Types of bridges Arch bridge Suspension bridge Beam bridge
Jobs :
Jobs Budget Consultant
Technology Specialist
Technical Engineer
Chief Engineer #1
Chief Engineer #2
Finances :
Finances
Budget Worksheet :
Budget Worksheet
Ask :
Ask What is the problem?
What have others done?
What are the constraints?
Imagine :
Imagine What are some solutions?
Brainstorm ideas.
Choose the best one.
Plan :
Plan Draw a diagram.
Make lists of materials you will need.
***Note materials provided based on your allocated budget
Create :
Create Follow your plan and create it.
Test it out!
Improve :
Improve Can you alter your design to be more effective? If so, How?
Talk about what works, what doesn't, and what could work better.
Modify your design to make it better.
Test it out!
Product :
Product What is your final product?