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Design 2 Project 1

Form and function

Architecture design 2 - Arc 257

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The main objective of this project is to explore the relationship between form and function in bridge design by modifying an existing bridge to accommodate the needs of both land and water transportation. The design challenge required students to redesign the original bridge by incorporating a 30' × 40' opening that allows boats and other water traffic to pass underneath or through the structure. While creating this opening, students had to consider how the changes would affect the bridge’s overall appearance, stability, and structural integrity. The goal was to develop a design that successfully balances visual appeal with practical use, ensuring that the bridge continues to serve its original purpose while providing sufficient clearance for water traffic. Through this project, students were able to examine structural requirements, and creative design decisions work together to produce a functional and effective bridge.

Total Span : 190 Feet                                                                  Clearance Width: 30 Feet

Clearance Height: 40 Feet                                                        Structure Width: 12 Feet
Depth: 10 Feet                                                                              Subgrade: 10 Feet

Specifications

Bridge Options

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Digital line illustration of an arched steel truss resting on a structural support frame. The diagram represents a technical design concept with a clean, minimalist style.

type: Arch

Name: Tyne Bridge

Location: England

Diagrams

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Technical drawing of a truss bridge structure displaying its geometric frame. The design is presented in a clean, schematic style.

Type: Truss

Name: Jacques Cartier bridge

Location: Canada, montreal

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Technical line drawing featuring a red truss structure supported by a black pillar. The aesthetic is clean, minimalist, and engineering-focused.

Type: Cantilever

Name: Forth Bridge 

Location: Scotland United Kingdom

Movement Diagram & 3D modes

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Studio photography of a red and teal winged corkscrew with a metal bottle opener handle. It is presented against a clean white background with a modern design aesthetic.
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Wine Bottle opener

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Scissor Jack

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Pliers

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Digital vector illustration showing overlapping technical paths, node points, and geometric wireframe shapes in orange, purple, and blue. The diagram features a clean, minimalist design style.
Digital line art of an abstract geometric wireframe structure. The image features thin, colorful interlocking lines against a plain white background.

Conceptual Table

Technical diagram showing engineering construction phases for bridge structures. The multi-panel graphic illustrates assembly or movement sequences with linear sketches on a white background.

Scissor Jack and truss bridge

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Digital illustration of overlapping vector geometric shapes with anchor points, displayed in a design software interface. The lines are colored in orange, purple, and blue against a white background.
Technical line drawing of a red suspension bridge truss structure. A black square highlights the structural connections on the far left side, creating a clear architectural diagram.
Technical schematic of a complex structural truss mechanism. Features geometric lines and interconnected components drawn in a minimalist, blueprint style.

3D Steps

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northEast

ISO views

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northWest

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southEast

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SouthWest

Mechanism & Movement

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Movement Animation

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Rendering

Outdoor photography of a large, intricate steel truss bridge structure spanning across a river. The setting is bright and sunny with a clear blue sky, emphasizing the geometric engineering.

END Result

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