PROJECT I: FORM AND FUNCTION
March 11th, 2019
BRIDGE CONCEPTS
First I needed some ideas to work with. So I recreated the Robert Moses Bridge, Truss bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge, Suspension bridge for a concept.
SIMPLE MACHINES
Next, I drew three different types of simple machines to come up with ideas to lift part of the bridge
GRID DESIGN
I created several sketches that worked with the bridge and machine designs
PROTOTYPE 1
This was the first prototype I came up with. It changes the shape of the bridge and also uses the pulley mechanical system to lift part of the bridge
PROTOTYPE 2
The second prototype I came up with is a cable stayed bridge that used a pully mechanical system to raise a piece of the bridge.
PROTOTYPE 3: FINAL DESIGN
This became the final design I came up with. It a variation of the first prototype with a new way to life the bridge itself and a way for the cars to actually move through them.
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FINAL PROTOTYPE 3D
This was the final prototype I came up with. It's a variation of the first prototype, but adds on to it. The pulley system isn't the only thing that is being used here. I added gears that would work with the pulley and as the gears twist it will raise the pole and lift the road bed.
BRIDGE MOVEMENT
