STATICS & STRENGTH OF MATERLS

STATICS & STRENGTH OF MATERLS Activity #04: Max 5 credits: Bridge design study Visit multiple bridges in/ around Pittsburgh/ nationwide to get the following details: 1. Suspension bridge: name of bridge, location, bridge span, material used, approximate weight carrying, factor of safety, why this kind only - could have been a different type such as truss, arch etc. 2. Truss bridge: name of bridge, location, bridge span, material used, approximate weight carrying, factor of safety, why this kind only - could have been a different type such as suspension, arch etc 3. Hoover Dam bridge: Same details as above 4. Fort Pitt Bridge: Same details as above 5. Golden Gate Bridge: Same details as above