In the presentation, the team summarizes their design and provides an explanation for their decisions. An open discussion follows the semi-formal presentation. The discussion examines the advantages and disadvantages of the design as presented. There are no other homework assignments. The only exam given is a final exam.
Students work in teams of no more than three.
The goal of the project is to generate a set of plans and calculations for a bridge. To insure timely completion of the project, a set of benchmarks are established. At each benchmark, teams are required to submit all necessary calculations and drawings. Students are permitted to make changes and corrections to their work following an initial review. Discussion is limited to the use of statistics and probability in the development of the load and resistance factors used in the new LRFD bridge specification.