The concepts covered by this sear are:
- Defining the characteristics and purposes of seven bridge types
- Identifying key features of each type of bridge
- Investigating how different bridge types hold their loads
- Evaluating the strength and stability of each bridge type through experimentation
- Determining and calculating costs involved in building a bridge
Models include:
Beam, Arch, Bascule, Cantilever, Truss, Cable-stayed and Suspension bridges.