Project information

Project Background

Many members of the Flagstaff community use the City of Flagstaff Urban Trail on a daily basis. The trail currently uses a treated wood bridge design, just off South Beullah Boulevard near the Interstate 40 overpass, to serve as a crossing point of the existing flood plain at this location. This project will address the need for a more aesthetic bridge design at this location, as per the client, Dr. Bridget Bero. The design of this new bridge will be made of bamboo, an eco-friendly material, which will serve as a replacement of the existing structure.

Project constraints

1.Using bamboo material for design

2.Allow safe passage for pedestrians and bicyclists.

3. Aesthetic design

Design alternatives options & decision matrices

Design alternatives A

Design alternatives B

Design alternatives C

Click here for decision matrices

Project understanding

This section identifies the purpose, background, technical considerations, challenges within the design, and the stakeholders for the Bamboo Bridge Capstone Project. Having a clear understanding of what the project entails will strengthen the team's knowledge and help establish a concise contract between the client and Bamboozle Engineering.

project Scope and Total hours for each task

2.1 Literature Review (36 hours)

2.2 Develop Preliminary Designs (90 hours)

2.3 Detailed Analysis of Selected Design (290 hours)

2.4 Construct Scale Model (60 hours)

2.5 Dissemination (100 hours)

Adjusted Tasks

2.1.1 Analyze Existing Bridge Plans on Current Flagstaff Urban Trail System Bridges

2.2.2 Conduct Survey within Engineering building (other locations may also be added)