Truss Design
In this project our objective was to build a truss capable of holding as much weight as possible. We started by building a simple test truss design in order to familiarize ourselves with the materials we were working with. When this was finished we then used our new data as well as internet research to build a prototype truss of our own design. Each group member designed a truss and then each design was rated by a set of criteria. The best of the proposed designs was then chosen to be built. Throughout the course of this project I learned a lot about some of the minutiae that could decide weather a truss holds 20 lbs or 50 lbs, for example the placement of the main supporting beams can make all the difference in how well supported your truss is. Furthermore we got to work on further improving our teamwork skills. For further detail, you can find a copy of my report below.
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