engineering statistics
Project Assignment
MET Students
Solve a problem from a Senior Project.
CMGT Students
Design a bridge with a minimum of six members. The bridge support pylons are 406 mm apart. The load
is 1334 N in the center of the bridge.
311 Students – Use the method of joints or method of sections to solve for the forces in at least 4
members. Indicate whether the member is in tension or compression.
312 Students – Solve for the normal stress in at least 4 members. You specify the size of wood beam
that you would like to use. Indicate whether the member is in tension or compression.
Refer to http://www.matbase.com/material/wood/class4‐5‐10‐years/balsa/properties for balsa wood
properties. Additional info. http://www.auszac.com/Balsa%20wood%20Properties%20Guide.pdf
Grading Rubric
Submit work on engineering paper in homework format. You may cut and paste a picture. Use a straight
edge.
Neatness / Professionalism 25 points
Picture 5 points
FBD(s) 10 points
Correct solution 10 points
TOTAL 50 points