Week 8- Jordan Banyas

For the project we are doing in this class, the truss analysis information is very helpful. The truss analysis we were taught deal with static forces which is similar to what our goal is in the bridge building competition. However, for a real bridge these calculations would not be very helpful because the forces would be dynamic as opposed to static. We would have to learn a whole new method of calculations to keep up with the force enacted by a moving vehicle. At this point in the term I believe we have learned all that we need to be successful in this project. Now it just becomes a matter of putting all of our knowledge into action. This week we tinkered with out bridge a little bit more and believe we finally have a successful idea. We will further execute this idea throughout the week so we are ready for the final competition in week nine.