Post Reflection Bridge Building

Name: _______________________________

West Point Bridge Designer Post-Project Reflection

What do you think was the purpose of using a computer program to design a bridge?

Since you already built a bridge from toothpicks, in what ways was using a computer easier to build a bridge than constructing one (the advantages)?

What were some of the disadvantages (or challenges) of using a computer to build a bridge?

How much did your bridge design change between using toothpicks and the computer software? List at least three (3) differences in the design of your bridge.

In your opinion, if you were presenting your bridge to convince someone to actually build it, which format would be the most impressive – a miniature bridge made of toothpicks, or a bridge that was virtually constructed? State your opinion and support your answer with strong reasons.