BRIDGE AT MORGAN FALLS: A REAL-WORLD PROBLEM TO SOLVE
Design Details
A part of the Morgan Falls Bridge Concept Design and Feasibility Report, this file contains information on the location, structure details, and full page bridge color renderings.
http://sandyspringsconservancy.org/pdf/Appendices%20B%20-%20E%20%20Bridge%20elevations.pdf
Sandy Springs Conservancy
This site, created by Sandy Springs Conservancy, is all about the proposed construction of a pedestrian bridge at Morgan Falls.
http://sandyspringsconservancy.org/bridge-morgan-falls.php
Understanding the Controversy
Use the following articles to help you understand why residents of Cobb County and the National Park Service are concerned about moving forward with the development of a bridge at Morgan Falls. Create your persuasive arguments after reading these articles.
AJC.com - Plan to Build Foot Bridge Irks East Cobb Activists
http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/plan-to-build-foot-92309.html
Bridge to Somewhere Stirs Debate at Chattahoochee River National Park Area
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2009/04/bridge-somewhere-stirs-debate-chattahoochee-river-national-recreation-area
Marietta Daily Journal - Residents Oppose New Hooch Trail
http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/6736914/article-Residents-oppose-new--Hooch-trail--bridge
Hyde Farm has Foes Singing the Bridge Building Blues
http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/6788256/article-Joe-Kirby--Hyde-Farm-proposal-has-foes-singing-the-Bridge-Building-Blues?
Cobb Not Committed to Hooch Bridge
http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/6831658/article-Ott--Cobb-not-yet-committed-to--Hooch-bridge?
Officials to Weigh Bridge Options
http://www.mdjonline.com/view/full_story/4010353/article-Officials-to-weigh-bridge-options
Park brings Sandy Springs Together
http://www.ajc.com/news/north-fulton/park-brings-sandy-springs-589941.html
GENERAL INFORMATION ON BRIDGES:
Building BIG
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/
PBS: NOVA - Build a Bridge
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/bridge/build.html
TOOTHPICK BRIDGES:
Building Bridges from Toothpicks
http://www.worsleyschool.net/science/files/bridge/building.html
Toothpick Bridge Photos
http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=toothpick+bridges
BRIDGE FEATS AND FAILURES:
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/TNBhistory/Connections/connections1.htm
Galloping Gertie Collapses - November 7, 1940
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/TNBhistory/Connections/connections3.htm
