A bridge is a common structure that allows us to move people and materials over obstacles. There are several kinds of bridges including beam, truss, arch and suspension bridges. Considerations in designing bridges include the obstacle to be spanned, the purpose, how much weight must be supported, and safety. Civil engineers design structures such as bridges. Structural members are not to be glued together to increase their cross-sectional area.
Structural members are the supports at the top and bottom of the bridge.
Individuals or teams of two members will work together to design, build, and test the bridge.