Bridge Design and Building

Bridge design modelling software

 

Go to http://bridgecontest.org/resources/download/ and download the 2014 West Point Bridge Designer Software.

 

Once installed run the program.

 

1. Create a new bridge design.

2. Click next until you get to selecting a standard truss design template. Pick one to test.

3. Type your name in the "designed by" box and number 1 in the "project ID" box. Then click next.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Click "Finish" to activate your template and begin designing your bridge.

 

Task

 

What is the cheapest bridge design that will allow the truck to pass over the bridge when testing?

 

Save your designs and copy the "Cost Calculations Report" to a clip board to email to your teacher.