On November 2nd the team presented the design constraints and alternatives before the Civil Engineering faculty. The team discussed the realistic and design constraints that will be present for the competition. Additionally, a final truss design was selected. Design work is complete for the bridge supports and lateral bracing. Moving forward, the team will analyze the final bridge design using Strand7 to get a more accurate display of how the bridge will deflect under the loads. Additionally, material quantities and working drawings are nearing completion.
View the presentation here: