Bridge and Rov Group 2 Mike, John, Savannah, Nick & V

Tooth picks & structure  Our group began this project by creating a tooth pick model of a truss bridge  The model was able to give us some back ground of how bridges are made as well as what can be created to support them.

Simulation, calculations & models  After creating our tooth pic models we were able to create a simulation of the bridge on a program from the computer called west point bride design.  From there we were then able to start our calculations from the deign that followed the specification and requirements.

Production activity  We accidently made an error in our calculations therefore we were unable to work with the architecture kids because we had to recreate our bridge design.  Once we recalculated we began construction on the bridge and began on the vex car

Fun with Robotics  Our groups vex car did not follow ever detail with in the manual.  We did not include gears with in the structure of the car and we used 4 motors to give the car more power

Project placement ( Roles )  Each member in the group was able to contribute in the production of the bridge.  Savannah: Web page design/ Power point  Mike & V : Bridge design consultants/ Constructors  John & Nick: Vex car constructors

Challenges faced & successful rewards  The use of glue sticks  Making sure that our bridges structure is secure.  Our bridge was able withstand the car and 3 bricks going across.

Improvements needed  Make sure to recheck calculations.  Glue management  Be more mindful of your handle on the bridge.

Views for the future  Knowing what we know now we would be more precise in the calculation, management and distribution of GLUE.