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Form & Function
The main goal of this project was to take an object from everyday household items with more than two functions and combine it with a bridge structure. This transforms the bridge from just a form to a form and function. The span of the bridge used was 190' with a mechanism that can open up a 30'X40' space.
Criteria:
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190' bridge span
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Must clear a 30' x 40' block
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Max height: 100'
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No structural member greater than 20'
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No structural members in the water
Prototypes:
WHAT
Rion-antirion bridge
WHERE
Greece
WHEN
July 1998
WHAT
Sydney Harbour Bridge,
WHERE
Australia
WHEN
March 1932
WHAT
The Forth Bridge
WHERE
Scotland
WHEN
March 1890
Bolt Cutters
Locking Pliers
Movements:
Button Gun
3 X 3 Table:
Preliminary Design:
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