1. U3j – L2
DRILL
Which of Newton’s three laws of motion is most applicable in structural technology? Why?
Sketch an example of each of the four types of structural forces.
Law #3: Action / Reaction
The supports, containers, shelters, connectors, and functional shapes all counteract loads on them and the materials contained within.

2. Bridge Piers . . . What are they??
load bearing structure
similar to a pile or pillar
provides secure footing
below or above deck

3. Load bearing structure

4. Provides secure footing

5. Incredibly important

6. Takes planning

7. Takes a lot of planning . . .

8. a lot of planning

9. A LOT of planning

10. . . . and then evolved plans

11. Varying Shapes
. . . AND MATERIALS
AND USES

12. But when they buckle . . .

13. . . . . they might just give way

14. Epic Fail
RUN FOOL! GET OFF THAT THING!!

15. Write the following down in your notebook.
Bridge Pier Project
Write the following down in your notebook.
You must work in partners.
You have through Monday to create your final piers.
Get your practice sheets and begin testing certain designs/shapes
Make a detailed sketch (including dimensions) of your final design
Get your design approved by your teacher.
Once approved, you may begin working on your final sheets. IF YOU MAKE A MISTAKE ON YOUR FINAL SHEETS, YOU DO NOT GET EXTRA FINAL SHEETS.
For the second grade (based on weight held) – the highest weight in the class receives 100%, and everyone else’s grade becomes a percentage of that.

16. STRUCTURAL PROJECT #2 Bridge Piers
U3j – L2
STRUCTURAL PROJECT #2
Bridge Piers
Piers are vertical structural members
Construct two structures that support a bridge.
Your grade will be determined by two things: