The purpose of this project was to design and analyze alternative bridge designs for a property on the East Branch of the Swift River for The Trustees of Reservations, located in Petersham, MA. Recommendations include design of wood bridge structure, foundation design and slope stability, environmental impact, constructability guidelines and permitting. Results of the design and analysis processes are outlined and recommendations for construction are given based on conclusions drawn from the design options. The final recommendations can be followed to complete the project on location.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Barker, Kevin Albert
• Lufkin, Tiffany A
• Taylor, Roderick William

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-031008-150841

Advisor

• El-Korchi, Tahar

Year

• 2008

Sponsor

• The Trustees of Reservations

Date created

• 2008-03-10

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Civil Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright