Bridge Project

Bridge Project

1. Solid Mechanics 1

   • Create Bridge Design
     • Design for total load or accurate estimate
   • Analyze bridge using mechanics concepts
     • Compare theoretical and test results
     • Calculate forces acting on bridge
   • Calculate cost of design

2. Transport Principles and Applications

   • Design road leading up to bridge
     • Cut and fill analysis
     • Safety
     • Service Volume
   • Cost Analysis
     • Construction Cost
     • Service Cost

3. Structure and Properties of Materials

   • Determine properties of materials through lab testing
     • Choose building materials based on lab results

4. Probability and Statistics

   • Determine the probability of failure for the materials used
   • Performance Variance