GROUP PROJECT

$(50$ points$)$

Point A and point $B$ are the edges of a cliff are $3$ m away from each other in the horizontal direction. Create a bridge using a truss structure such that it spans the distance between A and $B.$

Requirements:

The bridge is meant for traffic, thus there must be a straight line between A and $B,$

Use members that are at most $1$ m in length.

Since the bridge is meant for traffic, assume a uniform distribution of $250k\frac{N}{m}$ acting on the bridge.

For simplicity, replace the distribution with equal forces that are acting at each of the joints that are in a straght line i$.$e$.$ the members in requirement #$1.$

Ignore weight of the members.

Analyse the structure using Method of Joints or Method of Sections.

Determine whether each member is in tension or compression.

Project Submission:

$(5$ points$)$ Include a cover sheet and list the following:

$$ Name of your bridge.

$4$ Names of all the members of the group.