We have successfully copied the results of the validated ANSYS article in our own ANSYS analysis. Our results are shown here and display that the frequencies found from our model are close to the ones found in the article. We are continuing to adjust our model, including changing the boundary conditions, the density of each material, and other aspects not specified in the article to get closer results. Once we are satisfied with our results, we will begin altering this model to match our truss design (also shown below).

We are continuing to test load combinations to verify the main forces acting on the bridge. We are also working on the calculations for the preliminary mechanism design using an initial weight similar to the one being used for the actual Grays Ferry Pedestrian Bridge. Since we are not able to find an accurate weight of our bridge until we have calculated all of the load combinations, this weight will serve as a good estimate for initial calculations.