Bridges

= BRIDGE MODULE for 1 Semester Physics Project! =



We will test them Thursday & Friday.
 * BRIDGES DUE Thursday, May 04, 2017 **
 * All Analysis sheets are due MONDAY, MAY 08, 2017.
 * Any bridge not turned in by the due date will lose ONE LETTER GRADE PER DAY LATE.
 * // **You MAY turn it in early**. //
 * // __If you will not be here MAY 04, please get your bridge turned in early, or send it with someone else__. //
 * // Any late bridges must be tested by Mon., MAY 08 in order to receive credit. //


 * PLEASE NOTE: Would it be helpful to have some FREE "cloud" storage space where you can keep (and SHARE if you like!) all your files?**
 * //** Such as your BRIDGE webquest worksheets??!! **//

PLEASE click here to get FREE DropBox using this code so I can get some FREE extra storage for referral! :-) There could be extra credit points involved... ;-)

 * ** You can set your DropBox to automatically sync on all your devices. It will be extraordinarily helpful in college. **
 * ** You can even set your PHONE to automatically back up your pictures there every day!! **

=A.=

Open and Read RULES Carefully (you may print if you like)

 * //PLEASE NOTE: Chapter 18 work due by the END OF YOUR CLASS Wednesday, MAY 03, 2017.//**

=B.= ==== **__For the Following TWO parts of Bridge Computer Lab, download, open, and complete these worksheets__.** ====

Then Save and EMAIL them back to me as attachments at vevans@tusc.k12.al.us
==>>> TO RECEIVE CREDIT PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR __//**1ST AND LAST NAME AND CLASS PERIOD ARE IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF THE EMAIL**//__!! THANKS!

** If you are going to email your worksheets, you may COPY AND PASTE PICTURES, or use a drawing program. **

 * For ANY links that do not work, GOOGLE the term!**
 * For VIDEO links that do not work, please check YOUTUBE!**
 * ** Tacoma Narrows Bridge Failure **

** DUE BY TUES., APRIL 25, 2017 TO BE SUBMITTED ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM :-) **




= C. =

__ WEST POINT BRIDGE DESIGNER, NOW CALLED BRIDGE DESIGNER 2016 __
====**Design a bridge on West Point Bridge Designer that is SIMILAR to what you MIGHT be able to do with TOOTHPICKS AND GLUE!!**====


 * ** PRINT one design to turn in WITH your BRIDGE! DUE NO LATER THAN THURS., MAY 04, 2017 THE SAME DAY BRIDGES ARE DUE ! **
 * **Link to WPBD**

** FINAL DATA AND ANALYSIS SHEETS INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF PHYSICS...PLEASE NOTE
> **==
 * ** A PRINTED COPY OF THESE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR YOU TO BE TURNED IN BY MON. MAY 08, 2017. **



=D.=
 * 1) === Explore bridges on the Internet, AND pay attention to real life bridges. ===
 * 2) === Look up videos of bridges on YouTube, pictures of bridges on the Internet, and other resources on "Toothpick bridges." ===
 * 3) === Look up the physics of bridges. ===
 * 4) === Explore the following links. ===

**BRIDGE LINKS**

 * **Instructables**
 * **Pi Symphony**
 * ** PBS Nova Bridges **
 * ** Bridges on HowStuffWorks **
 * ** Geometry of Bridge Construction **
 * ** Bridge Designer 2016 (formerly West Point Bridge Designer WPBD) **
 * ** Truss Design **
 * ** PBS Nova: Try Building A Bridge **