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Engineering 100: Bridge Project. Group 6 ( Team Bacardi ) Jon Honari, Kevin Lam, Otis Chantharangsy, Ivee Ilao. Design Ideas Prototype Bridge Process Testing/Results Prototype Analysis Flaws Improvements . Final Bridge Design Testing/results Final Results Graph Analysis Failures
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Engineering 100:Bridge Project Group 6 (Team Bacardi) Jon Honari, Kevin Lam, Otis Chantharangsy, Ivee Ilao
Design Ideas Prototype Bridge Process Testing/Results Prototype Analysis Flaws Improvements Final Bridge Design Testing/results Final Results Graph Analysis Failures Conclusion Presentation Outline
Design • Arch Design • Proved to be strongest structure based on our research • Base • Flat and straight • Supports • Angle supports • Evenly distributed force
Prototype Process • Arch • Supports • Road • Connections • Structural Reinforcements
Prototype Analysis • Flaws • Uneven weight distribution • Not supported where bridge met jig • Ultimate reason for failure • Weak road • Sloppy design • Unnecessary weight
Prototype Flaws Red: Excess Weight Green: Lack of Support
Final Design • Excess weight was removed • Top section was more reinforced • Used wood glue instead of hot glue for the majority • Made sure weight was distributed evenly • Reinforced the legs where the bridge met the jig • Added more supports
Final Bridge Prototype Prototype vs. Final Design
Final Design Failure Important joints were overlooked and were not supported correctly
Final Analysis • Overall, very good improvement • Bridge weighed 0.59 lbs • Bridge held 531.89 lbs • Performance = Successful • With more supports in the correct places we believe the bridge could hold much more weight
We conclude… • Spending more time on the construction yielded better results • About 170% improvement • High efficiency ratio • Endures a high amount of pressure • Lasts under consistent amount of low pressure • First Bridge: .56 pounds, held 296.00 lb • Final Bridge: .59 pounds, held 531.89 lb