I have designed my first bridge following the use of triangles. The reason is, that with the advantage of their strength and sustainability if done properly, less material would be necessary for the needed amount of strength, which would also make it a more affordable bridge.
My bridge began using a lot more material and smaller similar shapes of triangles. As I modified the bridge and its angles, I was able to gradually remove material used and make it more economic.
Current bridge cost: $354,192.01
Estimated bridge cost (future improvements included): $425,000.00
During the making of this design I learned that not only does the length of a rod matter, but also do the angles and it can significantly affect the way the force sustained is distributed.
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