The Process
You have many factors to consider in designing Kolkata’s newest bridge. As you proceed, be conscious of creating a structure that is in harmony with the preexisting bridges, city architecture, and natural landscape. With your group members, examine the following web sites on blueprint design, bridge structure, and the city of Kolkata.
Bridge Blueprints
http://www.ltconsulting.com/roe/elem/lasalle/bprint.htm
Calcutta: A Virtual Tour
http://home.att.net/~dakku/cal5.html
Bridges Basics
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/bridge/basics.html
The Roles
Complete your research individually, but you will need to assist each other throughout the process. Don’t hesitate to ask your group members if you have a question.
Putting It All Together
After you have acquired enough knowledge to complete your role worksheets and make preliminary design decisions, meet as a group. You should share the information you have compiled on your worksheets and bring your specific area of expertise to the design meeting. Remember, no single design is perfect; you must share knowledge and collaborate to design the most beautiful and efficient structure. Be creative! At this point, you will complete the group worksheet and choose:
Now you must draw blueprints for the bridge, using the provided materials, and plan your persuasive presentation. The final step is to present your bridge design and justification to the judges.
Complete THREE sketches of your bridge:
For each blueprint, include:
Some
Helpful Web Sites:
Bridge Blueprints
http://www.ltconsulting.com/roe/elem/lasalle/bprint.htm
Blueprints
http://www.scs.k12.tn.us/STT99_WQ/STT99/Millington_CHS/hirschm/slideshow/sld004.htm
Cycling in Hackney
http://www.hackney-cyclists.org.uk/sideview.htm
Bridges: Step by Step Guide
http://cl.k12.md.us/bridges/bsteps.htm
Building Bridges!!
http://www.mste.uiuc.edu/courses/ci303fa01/students/mkorolis/unit_plan/bridge_activity_homework.htm