Bridges are essential to our nation's infrastructure. When determining what type of bridge to build, engineers evaluate terrain and length of span. Bridge builders choose from one of several types of bridges or combine two or more to answer these questions. In addition, bridges change as our needs and resources change. Engineers constantly look for ways to improve bridge designs and materials.
Students gain information in a variety of ways.
The Bridge Building Competition will allow students to participate in an aspect of the transportation services by learning the integrate details and planning involved with building a bridge. Teachers gain through the process of curriculum integration. This is involved when students are provided an opportunity to participate in self-directed learning as they go though the process of researching, designing and building a bridge model in the classroom. Civil engineers are available to talk to students about bridges, construction, and a variety of engineering concepts. The tools engineers use to design bridges and other structures.