Bridge
Building Overview: This is a web quest
project (internet research) about bridges and bridge design.
Along the way you will learn about some famous bridges, you
will learn about the forces that act upon bridges, and you
will become a little more familiar with the internet and how
to use it. Before the project is over you will have designed
your own bridge using the knowledge gained through your
research. Getting Started:
To get started you
will need to log into a computer. There will be some of you
who have not done this type of activity at Bath H.S. yet. We
will have an account ready for you to use. Remember your
password, and your username for future use. Once you have
logged in, find the internet explorer icon and click on it
(it looks like a giant lower case "e"). Another web browser
option is Netscape Navigator (this icon has a ship steering
wheel). With either Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator
you will be able to browse the internet. Now that you are able
to use the internet follow these directions: 1. Find to the T.E
Homepage by one of the following navigations: 2. Once at the T.E.
Home Page scroll down the page and click on "The Design
World" link. 3. Scroll down the
"The Design World" page until you find the "Bridges &
Bridge Design" link and click on it. "Build a Bridge" Web
Site: Now that you have
reached the Build A Bridge web site the real fun begins! In
Step One observe the four different scenarios given
to you. Your job later will be to determine what type of
bridge to use for each one of these scenarios. First you
need to learn a few basic principles about bridges to be
able to make the best decisions for thier applications.
You have observed the
scenarios in step one, now scroll down the page to Step
Two "Doing Your Homework". Here you are given four basic
types of bridges. Click on each one to find out more about
them. Follow any of the links that are related to what you
are reading about. In conjunction with
this activity you have a question and answer sheet to fill
out. While reviewing the information about the four basic
types of bridges in Step Two answer the questions on the
question sheet. Once the answers have been completed turn
them in. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to select
and print the Questions & Answers sheet. Play the
Game: Finally Step Three,
"Play the Game". Here you will use what you have learned to
identify which bridge will work the BEST for each of the
four scenarios. Refer to the last question on your question
and answer sheet and write down which bridge you chose for
each scenario. However, there is only one bridge for each
scenario that is the BEST DESIGN. The game will assist you
in determining the correct choice. Once you have determined
which bridge is the absolute best for each situation explain
why that bridge functions best for that given environment.
Remember there are four different scenarios to
complete. Bridge Builder:
Questions and Answers 1. What are the four
basic types of bridges? a. b. c. d. 2. The weight of an
arch bridge is carried outward along the______________ of
the arch to the supports at each end. Describe what
characteristics a building material must have to support
this style of bridge. 3. What are the two
configurations of cable stayed bridges? 4. Suspension bridges
can span distances between _____ and _____ feet. 5. Most of the weight
is carried by the ________________ on suspension
bridges. 6. Cable stayed
bridges can span distances between _____and ____
feet. 7. What is the
difference in how the road way is supported between a
suspension bridge and a cable stayed bridge? 8. Give two examples
of a: 9. What type of bridge
should be used for the following scenarios? Also describe in
your own words..... Why? Use a Search Engine
such as Google and find four famous bridges that are located
outside of the United States. A. B. C. D.
Bridges & Bridge
Design