BFC 21403 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS

PROJECT
TRUSS BRIDGE:
ANALYSIS AND MODEL
 INTRODUCTION
• The TASK : Analysis and model the bridge
: Part A – Layout
: Part B – Analysis
: Part C – Model
• The Group : Must be no more than 5 members
TRUSS BRIDGE DESCRIPTION
• The overall span length should be exactly
1200 mm (refer Figure 1).
• The bridge must be simply supported
• There is no deck slab of the bridge.
• The height must be exactly 300 mm and
width must be exactly 100 mm.
• The Base area must be exactly 100 x 100 mm.
Figure 1
Point A Point B

Bridge height is
exactly 300

Point B
300

100 Clear Span 1000 100

(Base)

Overall Span 1200

Unit in mm

Important: The bridge should have an element of the truss system.

 PART A : LAYOUT & DESIGN
• In this part, you must demonstrate the bridge
layout and design accordingly to the bridge
description
• The design must be creative and possible to
build
• The bridge should considered the lightness
and strength
 PART B: ANALYSIS
• The bridge will be loaded up to 10 kg weight
at point A and B (refer to Figure 2)
• The analysis should be determined
– Internal forces of the truss
– Deflection of the truss
• The calculation can be done by manual
calculation or using software tools.
Figure 2

A B

Span 300 mm

Example of bridge testing

 PART C: MODEL
• You need to model the truss bridge that you
been design and analysis
• The model should be made from satay stick
• The connection : use glue or tie (thread)
• Other materials such as paper, thread, straws,
masking tape could be used
• Ample space for placing dial gauge below the
bridge at mid span should be provided
 MODEL ASSESMENT
• The model will be test on;
– Ratio of Lightness over load (10 kg)
– Creativity and Buildability
• The model will be tested for 10 kg loading for
a duration of 30 seconds without COLLAPSE.
• The model assessment will be held on week
12
 THE ASSESSMENT
• Consist of 20% of the whole course
• Outcomes that will be assessed:
– Critical thinking and problem solving (CLO1)
[7.5%]
– Practical and technical skills (CLO2) [7.5%]
– Communication skills (CLO3) [lecturer 2.5%
+ peer 2.5% = 5.0%]

DYeoh david@uthm.edu.my 10
 THE DELIVERABLES
• REPORT (due week 13)
– Executive Summary
– Part A
– Part B
– Part C
• The presentation will be held along the model
assessment

DYeoh david@uthm.edu.my 11