In this project you will work in teams to design and build a wooden truss bridge using WhiteBox Learning software and real materials. Teams design their bridge digitally, cut 1/8" lumber with the bandsaw, and assemble it following their printed blueprints. The final exam tests how much weight each bridge can hold before breaking.

A. Form your teams and go see your instructor to be added to the roster and assigned a team name.

B. Include students who are absent.

Team of 1 = Make 1 Bridge

Team of 2 = Make 1 Bridge

Team of 3 = Make 2 Bridges

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Select the folder button.

A. Click the "new" button to start a new file.

B. Click "save" at the end of every class.

C. Click "open" to retrieve a file.

Name your file with the last names of your team maktes and your bin number / team number.

Design your bridge to hold the most weight in the simulation while staying in specification!

You must submit two items to the assignment:

A. Screenshot of Specification (.png)

B. Blueprints On Legal Size Paper (.pdf)

(I will not print blueprints that are out of spec or missing a file name)

Set up your board as shown:

• Cardboard

• Parchment

• Masking Tape

A. One or more teammates that are bandsaw certified can start cutting wood for your group.

B. The bandsaws will be setup to cut 1/8in lumber for your project.

Make sure to cut the wood WITH THE GRAIN!

Use the blueprint to line up your lumber.

Use the RULER and PENCIL to mark your cuts.

Your marks should look like this!

A. Dip the ends in glue!

B. Fasten your lumber to the board as shown below...

Assemble to top and bottom with or without the blueprint.