Topic: Engineering
SMART GOAL SPECIFIC SENTENCE: I will learn about Engineering using Bridge Designer
HOW TO SAVE: click "File" in the top left > Save Project > Choose your Period Folder in Documents > change the name of the file to something you remember > Save
Virtually Test Your Bridge!
In Bridge Designer you are challenged to create a working bridge while keeping a reasonable cost (under $300,000)
New Bridge File Setup
Start a new bridge design
You can click "Next" 4 times then "Finish"
24-meter span
No Abutments
No Cable
Standard Concrete
Standard Truck
Tutorial Video
CLASS RECORD
1st place set by Ollie S. and Bobby R. (2022)
$193,772.75
Working bridge at 24m height
2nd place set by Dominic M. and Ryan Q. (2021)
$194,896.88
Can you make a cheaper working bridge??
Where is Bridge Design used in the real world?
Actual bridge design!
Newer bridges are being designed every year!
Material testing
Scientists research structural integrity for all kinds of materials!
Simulations
Engineers simulate all kinds of structures to test sturdiness