Project-Based Learning: Bridge Building and Design Photo by: Doug Porter

Project-Based Learning:Bridge Building and Design

Photo by: Doug Porter

Contact InformationContact Information

Doug PorterOhio County Elementary Middle School

S. Mulberry Street

Rising Sun, IN. 47040

E-mail: rsscience@hotmail.comE-mail: rsscience@hotmail.com

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Project-Based Learning

• Hands-on Discovery Learning

• Application of Science Concepts• Develops an Interest in Science• Produces a Learning Artifact

The Bridge Building ProjectThe Bridge Building Project

• So Many Types of BridgesSo Many Types of Bridges

• How Do Bridges Work ?How Do Bridges Work ?

• Designing Your Own BridgeDesigning Your Own Bridge

• Constructing Your Own BridgeConstructing Your Own Bridge

Bridge Types

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Arch Bridge

Roman Aqueduct

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Beam Bridge

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Suspension Bridge

Golden Gate Bridge

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Cantilever Truss Bridge

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Firth of Forth Bridge

Local Bridges

Photos By: Doug Porter

Can you determine the bridge type?Look at the next few slides and seewhat types you think they are.

Bebb’s Park BridgeButler County, Ohio

Photo By: Doug Porter

It’s hard to tell what type this bridge is from this anglebut click again to see the structure from inside.

Bebb’s Bridge Structure

Photo By: Doug Porter

So what type is this?

If you guessed It’s a truss bridge You’re right.

Lost Bridge, ElizabethTown, Ohio

Photo By: Doug Porter

What type do you think this is?

If you guessed Beam Bridge you were right.

John A. Roebling Bridge

Cincinnati, Ohio

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John A. Roebling Bridge

Cincinnati, Ohio

Photo By: Doug Porter

Long cables suspended between pillars tell you it is a?

John A. Roebling Bridge

Cincinnati, Ohio

Photo By: Doug Porter

Long cables suspended between pillars tell you it is a?

Suspension Bridge

Historic George Street Bridge

Aurora, Indiana

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Historic George Street Bridge

Aurora, Indiana

Photo By: Doug Porter

You have seen this bridge many times before, now you know what it is.

Historic George Street Bridge

Aurora, Indiana

Photo By: Doug Porter

You have seen this bridge many times before, now you know what it is.

It’s a truss bridge.Also known as a Whipple truss.

I-275 Bridge Lawrenceburg, Indiana

Photo By: Doug Porter

Now it is your turn to design a truss bridge.As you can see bridges are everywhereand are extremely important in our lives.

Good luck and have fun.