LESSON 02 – AN ENGINEERING CASE STUDY

QUESTIONS (FOR DISCUSSION)

Why would we want this bridge?

What special obstacles would engineers have to face?

Do you think the bridge would survive?

What do you think it would cost?

Do you think this bridge is something we will see? Explain.

INTERESTING QUOTES

“Wind is so strong, it can blow a truck off the bridge.”

“Most bridges have 2 peers. This one would need 223!”

“Some peers would be the size of 30 story buildings.”