IA: Bridging the gap

1. Assessment Criteria – Research (R) Due: June 20th 2014 IA: Bridging the gap Your JobDesign needYour company wants to build a transport bridge that can span from Hong Kong to Macau or a pedestrian bridge that can give people access from Hong Kong Island to TST.Owners requirementsChoice between two outcomes:A bridge that will transport vehicles from Hong Kong to MacauA pedestrian bridge to transport people from Hong Kong to TST Preparation for SubmissionResearch on existing productsReport showing bridge analysis and construction requirements, forces acting on structures, factor of safety3D CAD and development of design for prototypingTesting Prototype – using modeling materials instead of steelSome possible tasks:Research truss configurationsCreate the structural modelCheck static determinacy and stabilityCalculate reactionsCalculate internal member forcesDetermine member sizesCheck member sizes for constructabilityDraw plans.Build the bridgeResearch forces acting on – Forces labCreate a mood board of different types of bridgesLook and study the different types of bridgesFour types of bridges: Arch, beam, suspension, and cable-stayed

2. Research (R) Checklist – Research Strategies A written research plan with priorities of what you will research Primary and secondary sources of data Identified both qualitative and quantitative data Correct referencing where appropriate Data collection Research and data is focused and appropriate to project Balance between qualitative and quantitative Presented research in a variety of forms (graphs, tables, diagrams, drawings and photographs Research and data includes labelling and explanations of outcomes Data processing and analysis You have processed raw data and presented in an astute (clear) manner You have transformed data into a suitable form for analysis (graph, table etc) Your written analysis is detailed and explains how your design brief can be answered You have analysed the relevance and usefulness of your data You have identified any errors or uncertainties you encountered throughout your research/ data You have assessed and commented on the reliability of your data You have used correct referencing