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Build a BridgeEngineering for Earthquakes
NewBayBridge.org
Standards
• Add when committee associates as to Unit 1
Objectives and Competencies
• Examine methods for designing bridges• Explore concepts regarding seismic design• Build and test bridges to withstand
earthquakes• Search website for solutions to design
challenges• Discover the “Two Miles and 2000 Hands
responsible for bridge design and construction
Designing Bridges for Earthquakes
Testing
Students will design two bridges and test under earthquake conditions
Associated worksheet s demonstrate competencies 1. Design 2. Workers responsible from start to finish
Engineering for Earthquakes
Website for NewBayBridge
NewBayBridge.orgHave students add safety features at this location
Add Safety Features
Test Your Bridge Have students TEST THEIR BRIDGES at this page
1. Design a 1st fault line 2. design a 2nd fault line
Test Your Bridgesecond fault line
Test under Stronger Earthquake
OOPS!! Redesign a new bridge
Explore Earthquakes
Quakes When Plates Collide
Who builds bridges?
• Explore the 12 workers responsible for building bridges – For each worker – Cite 4 items for which they are responsible – If listed; cite the workers educational experience– Create a bubble or other chart which represents the
organization • I.e. Does the Contractor interact with the Design Engineer• Does the Iron Worker follow the instructions of the Safety
manager