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WILTON MAK
Pasco Bridge
The objective of this project was to simulate bridge design through three-dimensional simulation on SolidWorks. Using SolidWorks, Pasco beams and connector parts were virtually extruded and subsequently assembled to generate the design of the bridge. Furthermore, SAP2000 tools were used to simulate stress distribution in the various members.
First, the constituent pieces of the bridge were created based on drawings and models for reference. Pasco beams and connector pieces were extruded on SolidWorks, as can be seen below.
 Connector Piece |  I-beam 1 |
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 I-beam 2 |  I-beam 3 |
 I-beam 4 |  I-beam 5 |
Subsequently, virtual designs of the bridge were executed on SolidWorks. Using combinations of only the five beams and connector piece, the bridge assembly was virtually constructed from conceptual design. The design of the bridge utilized economic and aesthetic concepts. Analyses were conducted on three-dimensional simulations on SAP2000. By assigning a load at various positions, load patterns of the bridge were performed. Such simulations were further used in selecting a final design. Load patterns and stress distributions of the bridge can be seen below.
 SAP2000 Middle |  SAP2000 First Vertical Left |
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