ARC 257 - Project 1
Form and Function
The objective of this project was to create a design solution using form and function. Students were tasked with redesigning an existing bridge to allow a clearance of 30' x 40' for water traffic flow. The movement of the bridge was inspired by common household items.
Span Prototypes
CHAOTIANMEN BRIDGE
Location: Chongqing, China
Bridge Type: Cantilever
HOWRAH BRIDGE
Location: Kolkata, India
Bridge Type: Cantilever
SUNSHINE SKYWAY BRIDGE
Location: Florida, United States
Bridge Type: Cable-stayed
Movement Analogies
The design process started with common household items. The requirements of said items were that they must have at least two hinges. From there, three of the objects with the most potential were chosen to be modeled. This portion of the project was implemented to help students understand the mechanics of each object.
Object #1:
Bottle Opener
Object #2:
Eyelash Curler
Object #3:
Umbrella
3D Model and Diagram: Bottle Opener
3D Model and Diagram: Eyelash Curler
3D Model and Diagram: Umbrella
3x3 Preliminary Table
This table combines the chosen span prototypes with the object movement diagrams, creating a total of 9 possible designs.
Approved Design:
