ASA 2021 ONLINE STEAM EXPO

PROJECT SUMMARY

I was to build a stable and cost-effective bridge on Bridge Designer 2016. I researched many bridges, observed them, and got inspired first, then tested prototypes, and then made a perfect bridge that used the best materials, was a good price, and handled loads well. There were many phases of trials, but eventually an arch and truss bridge was constructed.

WHY?

I did this project to understand how to build something while paying attention to real-life aspects like cost, load, and material. The unit of this project was called bridge-building. What can I use to build a bridge? How can I make my bridge better? What do metrics show?

HOW?

In the first part I analyzed bridge strength and weaknesses by researching and exploring bridges around the world, and then I made a collage of stunning bridge photos with BeFunky. I familiarized myself with the bridge designer and had some fun. After lots of test and trials, I finally came up with a type of bridge that is a merged arch and truss, and from carbon steel, solid bars, medium strength concrete. It produced a fair cost, balanced stress points, and flawless performance in the pre-set terrain.

WHAT?

My bridge worked magnificently! Every part of the bridge was strong, and there were no overloads. I managed everything amazingly. I found out that if you keep wanting to save money, and use cheap stuff, or rush the progress, your bridge collapses, and serious accidents occur.

SO WHAT?

My results are similar to what real-life engineers would say, and can also quality always comes before cost, unless in exceptional conditions. When everyone is in a group, work should be given equally, or if one "caves in", all the others may go with him, because they are connected. In conclusion, building a bridge needs a large field of view, the right techniques, the right settings, and the right things. Engineering requires knowledge in science(materials), math(calculations), technology(planning and building), and art(blueprints and design) too!

WHAT'S NEXT?

I could have tried a different type of bridge, like a suspension bridge. I can improve my project by doing a tiny essay that describes my bridge to give a better understanding of it. The next steps are to give myself a challenge, to enlarge the bridge and use different materials.

REFERENCES/ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qlOJFCp1LcaX6piVGWh7-mTLfvIvwLtoeKukxDrWJ2_HqjcwBAm7M-QRf-HUKEL25lydUJM3TWoKzsaYU-yzU94

https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.engineeringclicks.com%2Ftypes-of-bridges%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFgjYntOmmx7XL3kT0Wj4DwC5-AVA

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/jLGJcoLK7DNZVb4lG5pkPVzMhNGSWj5GPENED8JKUWQ6NR1UifrlvmaK_r6Fjvd11NZVdcCf_np8AOLTYPDi1LVYmcq0LuWhIXsYGmVkD_vlD9xm0Z_HcEOawjmYMexb45occT_s953fbRTd8yKZ4TBvMEzSWoqIjQe-agP6KK3uvc0GqfCynqGeIBs5ds-mVJ1jQkQhBexuZ_oSfC2qsIG6xYc5PAFmpA

https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pontdugard.fr%2Fen%2Fancient-work-art&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNF3NSx8mYkBre-TOLJSI2rJcHxLrg

https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FCharles_M._Braga_Jr._Memorial_Bridge&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGZm0xhc4dLuBfPAh1fXQqIeVZ9HQ

https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.befunky.com%2Ffeatures%2Fcollage-maker%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEaUz_BwA0zQ4YrnLJHWvEaYbFGTg

JUDGES FEEDBACK

I explored your resources and was able to appreciate where you got your inspiration for a very interesting solution. I also loved how you arrived at the conclusion that quality (and safety) should not be compromised for the sake of cost. I would have liked to see your collage and other building materials.

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