TECHNEX-2K17

(TECHNICAL REPORT)

FOR

EVENT- BRIDGE_IT
IN IIT -BHU

SUBMITTED BY:-
Team:

squadra_azzura
(MNNIT ALLAHABAD)
MEMBERS:

VARUN GOYAL
VIKAS KUMAR SHARMA ABHISHEK Kr.
MASOOM MANISH Kr. GUPTA
TASK:-
TO MAKE A
POPSICLES BRIDGE

WITH ||POPSICLES||
Testing Jig Geometry and Dimensions

Roadway Clearance Requirements

((*ALL REQUIRMENTS WERE CONSIDERED WHILE MAKING OF BRIDGE))
||ABSTRACT OF OUR BRIDGE||
(ISOMETRIC VIEWS)

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INTRODUCTION

Project was to build a truss bridge using popsicle sticks and white glue. While
building the bridge we were to make the strongest prototype we could, but also
minimize cost and weight and also make it aesthetically pleasing. Upon building
the bridge we were given certain constraints including weight and dimensions.
Before beginning construction we did testing to see how much glue was required
to glue two popsicle sticks together with the most strength. Also in our concept
design we had to consider the ease of construction, aesthetics, strength, and
weight. After construction we will load test it to failure then analyze why it failed.

General Factors for Design.

Structural Constraints.
Our bridge was to be 30 inches in length. It could not be taller than 4 inches and below
the deck could not exceed 3 inches. The width had to be no more than 5 inches. Overall
the bridge would have to accommodate a 4 by 4 inch vehicle. There are no I-beams or
box -beams. Our prototype was a customized Arc(solid ribble) Truss Bridge because we
felt the arc design would work best as a realistic

situation and our customized touch would increase the aesthetics a little.

Construction Constraints.

We were limited to only 2 types of materials, including wood craft

sticks and white adhesives.. There must be at least a 1-inch clear gap
between any two stacks. The deck of the bridge had to be completely
continuous along its width and length. For load testing, the bridge
will set on supports that will be provided by the Instructor.
DESIGN_PROCESSING/PLANNING
SELECTION OF SPAN:-----

CONTINUOUS SPAN
LENGTH- 36 INCHES

REASON : CONDITION REQURIMENT ON ARENA ONLY

TWO SUPPORT

SELECTION OF ARCH:-----

SOLID RIBBLE ARCH ( TIED ARCH)

REASON: ALL FORCES WOULD BE RANSFORMED TO

SUPPORT WALLS IN THE HORIZONTAL DIRECTION.

SELECTION OF TRUSS:----

PENNSYLVANIA TRUSS
REASON: TO PREVENT BENDING CHANCE ON LIVE
LOADING POINT AND FOR INCREASING BEARING
CAPACITY OF HEAVY AND IMAPCT LOADS.