CAD/CAM
Anything Goes!
The Design Process
Spaghetti Bridge Challenge
100

Computer Aided Design

Computer Aided Design

100

What does HTML stand for?

Hypertext Markup Language

100

Interview, Direct Observation, Site Visit etc.

Primary Research

100

Pulls and stretches material in opposite directions

Tension

200

What does LASER stand for?

Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation

200

A bridge where one or both ends are broken, incomplete, unconnected to any roads or have no economic/physical use

Bridge to Nowhere

200

Describes the design problem you will solve and how you intend to solve the problem (initial design idea)

Design Brief

200

Force that squeezes and pushes material inward

Compression

300

What specific types of materials can be used with the school's laser cutter? Write one.

Paper, Cardboard, Plastic, Plywood

300

What is another name for the TOP or BIRD'S EYE VIEW (orthographic projection)?

PLAN VIEW

300

To provide a set of design criteria to guide design work. This criteria should be set from previous research.

Design specification

300
This type of bridge is often supported with steel supports/truss to relieve tension forces

Truss

400

What type of thermoplastic do we typically use with our 3D printers?

PLA

400

Products that are created for people with limited mobility

Assistive Technology/Adaptive Equipments

400
3D designing, coding, woodworking, gluing, cutting, measuring, using graphic design software/s with confidence etc.

Technical skills

400

Bridge that consists of multiple vertical suspenders/cables that attach to one, or multiple towers

Cable-stayed

500

Name a CAM/CAD machine


Laser Cutter, 3D printer

500

What is the highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

Self-Actualization
500

Front, top and side views. These should be in line and include dimensions.

Orthographic sketch

500

This bridge type carries vertical loads through curved cables in tension

Suspension
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