We are given an interesting task of creating a truss structurefor a 500m bridge, taking in account, moderate traffic and severe weather conditions. This is to be done using the SAP2000 software.
- Yagyaparna Mandwale (Team leader)
- Nidarsana M
- Sibasish Barik
- Chandu Sri
- Khush Singla
- First and foremost aim is to understand bridge terminology, factors affecting bridge stability and the materials used in bridge construction.
- Maintain a documentation record of the resources we have referred to.
- Get a basic idea of how the SAP2000 software works.
- Try to get acquainted with it by constructing sample bridges.
- Research upon the dimensions and number of lanes in the bridge. Also, geeting exposed to different types of structures and choose which best suits our needs.
- Start with the actual bridge to be modelled.
- Analyze the effects of various environmental changes.
- Creating a power point presentation to sum up our efforts.
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