Spaghetti Bridge

Project Duration: May 2024 – May 2024

Project Supervisor: Dr.Morteza Rahbar

Contribution: Research, Design, Fabrication

This project focuses on the design, analysis, and testing of a truss structure constructed from macaroni. The aim is to explore the structural behavior under different loads and identify potential points of failure. The project is divided into four distinct phases, each addressing a critical aspect of the engineering process.

Phase One: Structural Computational Design In this phase, we used Rhinoserus, GeoGebra, and IGS2 plugins to conduct initial simulations to study the load behavior in trusses. These simulations helped us gain a better understanding of how the load is distributed in truss structures and improve our initial design.

Phase Two: Design Process Before constructing the structure, we used the Karamba plugin and other available plugins in Grasshopper to analyze the structure in detail. These analyses helped us identify potential weaknesses and make necessary adjustments in the final design. Based on these analyses, we began constructing the macaroni structure with high precision and adherence to the designed technical specifications.

Phase Three: Structural Analysis We used structural analysis tools to evaluate the performance of the truss under various loads. These analyses included examining the weak and strong points of the structure and how the stresses are distributed. Our main goal was to see if the structure would behave as predicted and identify potential points of failure.

Phase Four: Loading and Collapsing Finally, we subjected the constructed structure to various loads to test its resistance and stability.

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