In the previous week, the group completed two tasks. One, analyzing the forces on the members of the bridge. Two, lengthening the bridge. The bridge was converted from a two foot long design to a three foot long design. One problem noticed when testing the two foot bridge was that it was just two feet, giving the group a problem when trying to place the bridge on the supports. This new design is approximately three feet seven inches in length. Having the extra inches will be very helpful when positioning the bridge on the supports. Analyzing the forces of the bridge was no easy task. However, it is extremely helpful when you know the forces.
Knowing the forces on each member is very important and crucial to make the bridge the strongest it can possibly be. This method of analysis will be very helpful in making the group's bridge stronger. Knowing the forces on each member will allow the group to strengthen those members. This method is also time-saving, the group can determine the strength of the bridge without physically testing it.
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