Project 1

Form and Function

Project statement

The project is based around the concept that form should follow function. The aim of the project is to develop a pedestrian bridge that will open/close to allow a 30' x 40' object to pass through. There will be a mechanism that has to be incorporated which will change the final bridge design. Alterations to the form of the bridge can only be made if there is a functional requirement. Symmetry is not allowed in the final design. My prototype was altered to take out a section of the truss bridge which allowed for a moveable track to be raised when the object passed. The mechanism itself was included in the tower.

Span prototypes

Movement analogies / function

Concept (3X3)

Preliminary designs

3D Views

� Elevations

� 3-D views of entire project

� Detailed 3-D Mechanism

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