During week one's lab, the basics of bridge building and the dynamics of civil engineering were discussed. On top of this, the course expectations were laid out. We observed many modern bridge designs before creating our teams. The most obvious challenge to be overcome in the next few weeks will be working as a single unit to establish the most successful design. This requires something which in theory is simple: teamwork.
According to Professor Mitchell's website, teamwork is an "organized process that requires concentration on people as well as product". Therefore, during this module our group must not only focus on our task, but also on strengthening our effectiveness as a team. This is just as important as our assignments because in the real world, almost anything can be achieved when more than one mind is put to a single task. Here in engineering 103, our team must compliment each other's skills, as well as welcoming any differences that may arise. By the end of these ten long weeks, this bridge building group needs to work like a well oiled machine with many different gears.
Next week we need to begin our research and start creating initial designs. Nothing will be set in stone, but the research will not do itself, and we can not afford to fall behind.
-Three Pikes on a Bridge
(John Greenwood, Jordan Banyas, Kevin Carr)
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