Bridge Construction Simulator 3D

By: Adam Tarrant

          Thanks to the field of engineering, technology has advanced in ways we would never had imagined. Smart phone technology is no exception. To be more precise, the applications programmed into the phones that users can download at their own will. 

          Games, music, and social media are all prominent aspects of the smart phone application world. I recently came across an app that intrigued the inner engineer in me. The game is called “Bridge Construction Simulator 3D,” and yes, I know, it sounds fun. Although the game initially seems dull and boring, there a lot of engineering aspects that can make it exciting for an engineer or even anyone who enjoys problem solving. 

          Let alone the computer science that is needed to create the game, the game also entails components of civil engineering.

          After designing and completing the bridges, the app allows the user to test the bridge with motor vehicles. This application will be a breeze for experienced civil engineers but for students like me and even kids that are interested in bridge design might find this game challenging. The advances in phone applications opens new doors to their users allowing them to learn and have fun at the same time.