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Designing Bridges

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Introduces your class to the types of loads experienced by a bridge. Groups calculate the ultimate load combinations to determine the maximum load requirement. Using this information, builders then determine the amount of material they need based upon their design.

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CCSS: Designed
Concepts
brainstorming, design, beams, bridges, compression, force, bridge design, cross section, steel, technology resources
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Additional Tags
beam, brainstorm, compression, design, load
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Instructional Ideas
  • Work some example problems as a class to determine the required bridge size
  • Lead a discussion about the bridge load signs that pupils may have seen and why there is a difference based upon the size of the truck
Classroom Considerations
  • Individuals should have a basic understanding of bridge types
  • The fourth installment in a 10-part unit
Pros
  • The answer documents have the mathematical calculations needed to arrive at the answers
  • The lesson plan includes the references used for the concepts presented
Cons
  • The lesson plan does not include details on an instructional method
Common Core
6.NS.B.3