English
Log In
Epic Bridge Engineering Challenge *FLEX* - Can Your Bridge Handle the Pressure?
Michael Cohen Chess - Coding - 3D Printing Teacher
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(523)
Popular
Can you design the least expensive working bridge during 4 challenging scenarios using cutting edge civil engineering software? Engineer, design & optimize your bridge while using key science, engineering, physics & problem solving skills.
Class Experience
The description of this course is broken into four parts to simply the process of understanding how the FLEX element is ideal for the bridge building class. See the answers to each of these questions in the description below. Who Should Join The FLEX Bridge Challenge Class? How Does The Bridge Building Process Work? Why Choose Flex For This Class? How Do the Classes Interact During This Course? What Is The Weekly Agenda? Who Should Join The FLEX Bridge Challenge Class? 1) Everyone! Well......
4 lessons//4 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction and bridge design optimization video tutorial Standard Truss BridgeStudent will be provided with a step by step video tutorial covering the following topics 1- Downloading and Installation 2- Bridge Scenario Parameters and template choice 3- Building and testing your first bridge 4- Optimizing your bridge for tension and compression 5- Advanced optimization tips and tricks 6- Bridge submission and leaderboard informationWeek 2Lesson 2Week 2: Arch BridgeWeek 2: The class will share their designs for the first week's bridges via the Outschool classroom and points will be awarded based upon the least expensive stable bridge Scenario #2 will be introduced. Students will have until the end of week 2 to complete this scenario.Week 3Lesson 3Week 3: Pier BridgeThe class will share their designs for the second week's bridges and points will be awarded based upon the least expensive stable bridge. Scenario #3 will be introduced. Students will have end of week 3 to complete this scenario.Week 4Lesson 4Week 4: Suspension BridgeThe class will share their designs for the third day's bridges and points will be awarded based upon the least expensive stable bridge Scenario #4 will be introduced. Students will have until the end of week 4 to submit their final bridge. Points will be awarded and a civil engineer winner announced.
This class is taught in English.
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Students will have three check-ins(described in the class description) to help them as they work to optimize their bridge. Each will offer the opportunity for feedback and suggestions on how to further optimize the bridge.
Before our first class make sure to download AND install the Bridge Designer software. This is the address of the software: https://bridgedesigner.org/download/ Note: The installation files themselves will be downloaded from a second site called Sourceforge. There will not be time to download it once the class begins. Make sure it loads on your computer. You are welcome to experiment with the program, but don't stress if things seem too complicated. We will figure it all out together.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined August, 2020
4.9
523reviews
Popular
Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in History from University Of Central Florida
If it's tech, I teach it. As long as I can remember computers and electronics of all kind were my passion. From my first computer, a Commodore 64 with 64k RAM to my current gaming/coding laptop, I have always been enthralled by the creativity and...
Reviews
Self-Paced Class
$15
weekly or $60 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 54 learners
Choose your start date
Ages: 9-13
