Project 1: Form and Function

The purpose of this project was to create a pedestrian bridge that spans a length of 190 feet, while incorporating the themes of form and function. The steps for this project include researching types of bridges, understanding their principles, and then designing a bridge based on the knowledge obtained. The design of the bridge has to undergo a transformation based on the function, such as adding in more structural support for gears and pulleys. This project was done to apply the concept of function transforming the form. The moving mechanism will alter the shape of the bridge, giving it a new shape corresponding to the mechanism used.

Span Research

Mechanisms

3x3 Chart

Project