Joint Venture Simulation

The Goodwill bridge’ aesthetically pleasing figure was designed by skilled architects from Cox Rayner and then passed on to the engineers at Ove Arup and Partners, to continue on with the further design preparation before the structure was to be constructed. A large well known construction company was in charge of the bridge construction, with the main contractor being John Holland.. In charge of the project was project manager Jack Sullivan, from Amtec International Construction Services.

Participating in group activities have never really been my thing, but this project was a great experience. I got the chance to meet individuals with different problem solving solutions than I, and the people I communicate with daily. This project helped me gain communication skills amongst others when trying to make a decision, and the process of coming to an agreement. The knowledge, skills, and abilities I demonstrated throughout the weeks have grown and boosted my confidence when partaking in a group setting. I learned that people are easily offended and it may be hard to steer away from it, but it can be done. Teamwork has always been easy for me because I offer more help than needed to my teammates. The panel discussion taught me that not everyone one wants help, but the opportunity for their opinions to be considered. Each tool I have gained from this experience will make it easier for me to engage with others in the near future in a mannerly way whether it is for a grade or not.

Foundation tasks are normally planned and built utilizing entrenched points of reference. The Goodwill Bridge is an unordinary bit of framework in that the type of the structure was vigorously impacted by a stylish and sculptural idea that was chosen by the customer by means of a building configuration rivalry. Not at all like most foundation tasks, there were few if any points

The report debates the Tacoma narrows bridge failure and the different theories of how it came about, using information about what type of bridge it is and the forces acting on it before and during the collapse. It also discusses ways in which the failure could have been avoided, from changes in the design to modifications to the bridge after its construction.

We each completed different aspects of the project which highlighted our creative and intellectual strengths. For example, Emily is very artistic. Therefore, Emily utilized her artistic skills and drew and decorated the game board. Although each member focused on different aspects of the project which highlighted her strengths, we all worked together and did not leave one person doing all of the work. Lisa and I spoke with Emily about the design of the game and we all shared ideas about how the board should look and which elements of famous board games should be incorporated into our project. All group members also brainstormed about what the game’s instructions should be and which elements of other famous board games our game should be based off

America has 5,540 deficient bridges alone, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Infrastructure Report Card. Every four years, ASCE provides America with an assessment including recommendations, condition, and needs for the nation’s infrastructure. In a basic A-F format, the Report Card is graded in eight main categories: capacity, condition, funding, future need, operation and maintenance, public safety, resilience, and innovation. This report card, since 1998, has given the nation a steady D, only rising to a D+ in the 2013 report. The Report states that there is a need of 3.6 trillion dollars in investments by 2020 to raise the grade up to a B. Funding America’s infrastructure is of major controversy and debate. Starting

Jonas: If we had another chance to do this bridge project, I think that we would make goals to make our bridge earlier so that we could make more improvements.On our first try we were rushed to make a bridge because of our indecisiveness. As I said before, we ended up making a bridge that we could not test earlier. It then happened that our bridge was very weak and did not succeed in holding a lot of weight. If we made more time to go over our bridge, then our bridge might have had a better strength efficiency

However, the city determined that one bridge would not sufficiently handle the volume of traffic during the 18 months it would take to complete a new bridge. Thus, City councillors, working with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and engineers from Declan Corporation of Toronto, conceived the plan of building a new bridge adjacent to the swing bridge, and later sliding it into place (Anderson & Trenkler, 1991). But, before the construction of the new bridge could commence, engineers had to reverse the direction of the swing rotation of the existing bridge, as it swung directly towards the site the new bridge would be built and would impede on the construction process (Anderson & Trenkler, 1991). Once the planning was finalized and the site prepped, construction could begin.

Everyone in the group participated from planning to presentation. I played the role of the progress communication and coordination of the project. I also played of assigning responsibilities to everyone in the group such as who is doing the game, who is bringing the necessary materials for the project, who brings fruit as a treat to the children after the presentation. I planned when we need to meet and work on the project such as setting the time and place. Lastly I helped in the poster constructions, and picture presentation. My partners, did a tremendous and excellent

Clark Eldridge, an engineer from Washington State, had designed a trusted, conventional suspension bridge that would cost eleven million dollars. He requested that amount from the Federal Public Works Administration. However, Leon Moisseiff developed a design modification that would make the total cost of building the bridge much less- only eight million dollars. He swapped out the twenty-five feet long sturdy trusses as the form of support for the much cheaper alternative of 8 foot long girders, which were proven to be an insufficient form of support from the collapse of this bridge. His design accounted for an overall thinner bridge; and since his was the cheaper option, it was chosen for construction. However, the width of the bridge in comparison to the length, as well as the absence of trusses which would provide stability, are both part of Moisseiff’s “cost-effective”, yet impractically unsafe design. Since his design was flawed, he is mainly responsible for the bridge collapse. However, the board of engineers who approved his design are also partially responsible for the bridge collapse, as this unsafe design was allowed to be constructed. Meanwhile, it is imperative to remember that theories on aerodynamics were not fully developed as of the time that this bridge was constructed. Therefore, the full effect of oscillating forces was not properly accounted for due to the

Finally, our platoon arrived at the bridge place. Already on arrival, we realized the first problem. The road that led to the bridge was very narrow. This greatly hindered the way that we had to put our bridge material on the ground. Looking around us, we realized we had a solution. There was a private land next to the perfect installation location to accommodate all material. I shifted up to the residence with our sergeant who was a French interpreter. I knocked in her door and my partner explained the entire situation. She listened us

In our bridging the gap project, our goal was to build a bridge to get all 3 ping pong balls from point A (a lower platform) to point B (a higher platform). We were unsuccessful because we only got one ball into the cup. We only got one ball to the other side because our measurements were incorrect, because our paper tunnel wasn’t wide enough for the balls to go through. It Our diameter of the tunnel was 3.8 cm, while the ping pong ball was 4 cm.Therefore the ping pong ball couldn’t go through. Also, we should’ve made the straws inside of the tube more stable because if the straws were stable we would’ve made all three ping pong balls.

It was very rewarding to exchange opinions. Absolutely all my group members were considerate in their judgment. There were disagreements, of course, which were debated in a civil way. Everyone, in their own time, participated and collaborated to this group task. We all pondered well each problem before reaching a conclusion.

(far more than expected). The bridge flattened, but was not stressed, engineers say, possibly due to the fact

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