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Our bridge building project

As a group we designed and constructed a small model of a bridge as well as a protective case that allowed viewers to look at it.

Bridge Design

We began the process by creating scaled drawings from different views and included measurements, using the classroom bridge as our model.

Bridge Construction

After all drawings were completed for each piece of the bridge, we gathered our materials, cut them to size, and assembled them with glue.

Case Construction

In the construction management building we assembled the case using pre-cut pieces provided to us. We created a protective case for our bridge using wooden frames and plexiglass walls. We used drills, a hammer and nails, a sander for finishing touches, clamps, and a screw driver to attach the hinges and the handle.

Lessons Learned

We learned that patience and perseverance are essential in engineering. You need to be able to come up with a compromise or a creative alternative in a limited amount of time. You need to work with what you have, and control what you have power over. And it is very important to have a break in the action sometimes.