Conclusion
What did I learn? I learned that bridge designing is more difficult then I though. The stronger and better materials used to make the bridge, the more expensive it is going to be. I had to find a way to balance both factors.
I found it interesting that the bridge designing program automatically new if the bridge was unstable due to the shape or strength of the materials used to make the bridge. If I were to make another bridge I would try to make it stronger and more efficient. My bridge held the weight but it was not as strong as would like it to be but I had time and budget constraints which affect my design decisions. I also found out that the bigger and more heavy the bridge is, the harder it is going to be for it to support itself up. Tension and compression have a big factor on the stability of the bridge by pushing the pieces tighter keeping it in place
I found it interesting that the bridge designing program automatically new if the bridge was unstable due to the shape or strength of the materials used to make the bridge. If I were to make another bridge I would try to make it stronger and more efficient. My bridge held the weight but it was not as strong as would like it to be but I had time and budget constraints which affect my design decisions. I also found out that the bigger and more heavy the bridge is, the harder it is going to be for it to support itself up. Tension and compression have a big factor on the stability of the bridge by pushing the pieces tighter keeping it in place