CIV102 Beam Bridge Project
This was a group project completed during my CIV102 course first semester. We were required to design and construct a beam bridge using matboard and contact cement. In the design phase, my team members and I had to utilize the concepts and formulas from lecture to develop the most effective beam design. We each developed ideas for the bridge design separately, then came together as a group to compare designs. I learned a lot about iteration of ideas here; we had to revise and sometimes completely change the design based on outlined constraints or practicality. Upon reaching a finalized design, we were highly confidant as a team in the predicted performance of our bridge.
The second stage of the project was the actual construction of the bridge. I took on the role of a team leader for this phase to assign tasks and outline the construction methods we would follow. I gained some experience in taking charge of a project; with a three person group, I had to manage each of our responsibilities to fit within a limited time frame.
The bridge was tested upon completion of the project (and the course). It held 1096 Newtons (112 kg) before failing due to plate buckling in the outer walls of the beam, which placed us as the 2nd highest team in our class.
The second stage of the project was the actual construction of the bridge. I took on the role of a team leader for this phase to assign tasks and outline the construction methods we would follow. I gained some experience in taking charge of a project; with a three person group, I had to manage each of our responsibilities to fit within a limited time frame.
The bridge was tested upon completion of the project (and the course). It held 1096 Newtons (112 kg) before failing due to plate buckling in the outer walls of the beam, which placed us as the 2nd highest team in our class.