Project-Based Learning: Bridge Building and Design

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

Building Bridges.

Advertisements

Bridge Building 101 Presented by KEEN.

Introduction to Bridge Building

Franklin Simpson Industrial Authority 1 Franklin-Simpson Industrial Authority The Sanders Interstate Industrial Park –Right click on this screen, and choose.

London Bridge is Falling Down, my fair ladies!?! Dr. Tracy Kijewski-Correa Structural Engineer & Assistant Professor University of Notre Dame.

Let’s Learn About Bridges

Disasters & Failures Dr Lisa Ball. BEAM TRUSS CANTILEVER ARCH CABLE STAYED SUSPENSION.

Types of Bridges. Stone Arch Bridges Concrete Arch Bridges.

Spruce Creek Stone Arch. Hillsboro Stone Arch Kauai Concrete Arch.

Brian Brenner Aaron Levine Cindy Tran

Structural Systems SWMB. Truss Structures Structural Engineering I (CEE 379) University of Washington. M.O. Eberhard.

The Golden Gate Bridge By: Anna Hines. Why the name Golden Gate? The Golden Gate Bridge was named “Chrysopylae” or Golden Gate, by John C. Fremont.

 Every bridge ever constructed had the same 4 stresses to overcome.  Tensile Stress- Forces that try to stretch material and pull it apart.  Compression-

The Bridge Project. Arc Beam Cable-Stayed Cantilever Suspension Truss.

MEGA STRUCTURES BRIDGES

The Structure Behind Bridges

There are many types of bridges including:

8 th Grade Industrial Technology 8 th Grade Industrial Technology.

Bridges Prof. Anthony Cioffi, P.E. Professor/Chairman New York City College of Technology/CUNY.

The largest of several intact sections of the Roman aqueduct serving Nemausus (Nîmes) may be seen at Pont du Gard, 18 km NE of Nîmes. The famous three-tiered.

PHOTO BY: DOUG PORTER Project-Based Learning: Bridge Building and Design.

Shearer’s Bridge. Bridge Construction  Shearer's Bridge was originally built in 1847 over Chiques Creek at a cost of about $600. The bridge was.

Beam Bridge consists of a horizontal beam supported at each end by piers. The weight of the beam pushes straight down on the piers. The farther apart.

TYPES of BRIDGES.

1 Bridges 8 th Grade Science Butler Middle School Lowell, MA Bob, Paul and Ms Adams April 24, 2012.

What Kind of Bridge?.

Brian Brenner Aaron Levine Cindy Tran

ENGINEERING WONDERS OF THE WORLD. Engineering Wonders Of The World  Bridges  Tunnels  Dams  Canals  Hydroelectric  Architecture.

1 Welcome to Mr. Cox’s Industrial Technology Class 5/4/04 9:01:13 AM.

Bridges in New York. Verrazano Narrows Bridge suspension bridge (Staten Island/Brooklyn) Giovanni da Verrazano, the Narrow Othmar Hermann Amman & Robert.

Gerord Neil Jr Joel Villalobos Period 4 Arch. Design.

 Balsa Wood Bridge 8 th. How Does a Bridge Stay Up?

Brought to you by: Maria Peloro and Christine Sniffen

Bridges BY JOHN KYLE. Bridge’s?  What is a Bridge do you Know?  The Question is What do you think a bridge is ? Well a bridge is something that lets.

BRIDGES. Beam Bridges Typical Railway Beam Bridge.

Types of bridges 1 or Truss bridge 2 3.

Arch bridges Arch bridges cannot bend, that is why they are made from many different types of materials such as masonry materials eg. Stone, brick etc.

Engineers and bridges. Just the facts The four main factors are used in describing a bridge. By combining these terms one may give a general description.

Beam Bridge. Sidney Lanier Bridge Under Construction.

DIFFERENT TYPE OF BRIDGES

THE NINETEENTH CENTURY Historicism Continues – Style known only as “19 th Century” 19 th Century Conservatism –Rationalism led to miseries –Strong belief.

TYPES OF BRIDGES By: Blaze McDonald th period.

Images were sourced from the following web sites: Slide 2:commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BorromeanRing...commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BorromeanRing...

Bridge Types What makes each of these bridges good or bad in the place where they are?

By Matt Shaw. Beam bridgesBeam bridges : are horizontal beams supported at each end by piers. Arch bridgesArch bridges : are arch-shaped and have abutments.

BRIDGES Beauty and Function.

Design & Engineering CAMS South

Building Our Bridge to Fun!

Geometry In Bridge Design

SPARK Future Engineers

Types of Bridges The five bridge types are 1.arch, 2. beam, 3. cable-stayed, 4. suspension, 5. and truss. Other variations include cantilever and moveable.

Types of Bridges.

The Longest Bridges in the World...

Basics of Bridges Basic bridge types Beam bridge Arch bridge

Textured Bridges A STEM to STEAM Unit

Suspension Bridges.

Brian Brenner Aaron Levine Cindy Tran

Bridges By Mr. Huebsch.

Brian Brenner Aaron Levine Cindy Tran

Technology and Engineering

Bridge Design and Construction

The Beam Bridge A horizontal beam is supported at each end by piers

Bridge Design Tyrus Charley 10/19/16 P7.

Aoyama Gakuin University

Let’s Learn About Bridges

Science is fun. Science is fun. Science is fun. Science is fun. Science is fun. Science is fun. Science is fun. Science is fun. Science is fun. Science.

Suspension Bridges Suspension Bridges Efficient Structure b/c:

Presentation transcript:

Project-Based Learning: Bridge Building and Design Photo by: Doug Porter

Contact Information Doug Porter Ohio County Elementary Middle School S. Mulberry Street Rising Sun, IN. 47040 E-mail: rsscience@hotmail.com Web Site: www.venus.net/~rising1/rshs/porter/index.htm

Project-Based Learning Hands-on Discovery Learning Application of Science Concepts Develops an Interest in Science Produces a Learning Artifact

The Bridge Building Project So Many Types of Bridges How Do Bridges Work ? Designing Your Own Bridge Constructing Your Own Bridge

Bridge Types PBS.ORG PBS.ORG PBS.ORG PBS.ORG

Arch Bridge PBS.ORG Roman Aqueduct

Beam Bridge PBS.ORG

Suspension Bridge PBS.ORG PBS.ORG Golden Gate Bridge

Cantilever Truss Bridge PBS.ORG Firth of Forth Bridge

Local Bridges Can you determine the bridge type? Look at the next few slides and see what types you think they are. Photos By: Doug Porter

Bebb’s Park Bridge Butler County, Ohio It’s hard to tell what type this bridge is from this angle but click again to see the structure from inside. Photo By: Doug Porter

Bebb’s Bridge Structure So what type is this? If you guessed It’s a truss bridge You’re right. Photo By: Doug Porter

Lost Bridge, ElizabethTown, Ohio What type do you think this is? If you guessed Beam Bridge you were right. Photo By: Doug Porter

John A. Roebling Bridge Cincinnati, Ohio Photo By: Doug Porter

John A. Roebling Bridge Cincinnati, Ohio Long cables suspended between pillars tell you it is a? Photo By: Doug Porter

John A. Roebling Bridge Cincinnati, Ohio Long cables suspended between pillars tell you it is a? Suspension Bridge Photo By: Doug Porter

Historic George Street Bridge Aurora, Indiana Photo By: Doug Porter

Historic George Street Bridge Aurora, Indiana You have seen this bridge many times before, now you know what it is. Photo By: Doug Porter

Historic George Street Bridge Aurora, Indiana It’s a truss bridge. Also known as a Whipple truss. You have seen this bridge many times before, now you know what it is. Photo By: Doug Porter

I-275 Bridge Lawrenceburg, Indiana Now it is your turn to design a truss bridge. As you can see bridges are everywhere and are extremely important in our lives. Good luck and have fun. Photo By: Doug Porter