Monthly Archives: September 2015

BRIDGE DESIGN UPDATE

Alternative designs for the truss have been completed. Each design meets specifications based on the dimension constraints of the competition. A design chosen by the team will be analyzed using visual analysis to determine the truss’ performance under lateral and vertical loads within the next week. The designs were produced based on research of past designs from previous competitions.

Alternative Design 1:

LARGEXAlternative Design 2:

DIAGAlternative Design 3:

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FUNDRAISING UPDATE

Updates

Fundraising for the project has begun. Each team member reached out to five local companies and asked for monetary donations. The team also reached out to the Central Jersey branch of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Mid-Atlantic Brach of the American Institute of Steel Construction for donations. Our sponsorship page will be updated as we receive donations.