![]() ![]() Optimization of the form of a trussed arch bridge by allowing the top chord nodes to move in the y and x direction (2D) So what happens when we try to optimize the buckling or dynamic behavior of the walkable trussed arch bridge by allowing the nodes of the truss top chord to displace? The resulting truss forms, optimized in 2D (nodes only allowed to move in x,y plane) and 3D (nodes allowed to move in all 3 directions) are given in the table below. ![]() Illustration of arch snap-through buckling (Left) and resonance (right) When that happens, resonance occurs which can lead to severe structural damage. Since the bridge is also lightweight, it natural vibration can coincide with the pedestrian-induced vibration as was experienced by the visitors to the Millenium Bridge on the day of its opening. This means that the arch can assume an inverted equilibrium position. Because of this shallowness, the arch is prone to in-plane snap-through buckling. However the maximum slope of the walkable arch is set by accessibility slope guidelines and needs to be shallow. The deck can be cambered to either allow vertical clearance below and compensate for deflection under its own weight. Steel trussed walkable arch (such as the one shown in the picture above) can be attractive because they can be prefabricated and thus speed up construction time on site. “Always wear what you want to wear, no matter what day it is, and wear what mood you’re feeling.Arch bridges date back to Antiquity. The budding designer leaves some solid advice for fashion lovers of all ages. “I still have to have my candy and watch Disney Channel, ride my bike and play with my friends.” His next steps are to design a clothing line, but when he’s not working, he manages to just be a kid. He hopes to double the number of recipients this year. For the last two years, he’s taken proceeds of his business to fund summer camp for five children in need. “Being on Shark Tank, it was a great experience, and it was a fun experience hanging out with the Shark Tank team, and fun hanging with Daymond John.”īridges’ vision stretches further than fashion. Though the show’s team members declined the request to fund Mo’s Bows, Bridges secured a mentorship with team member and business idol, Daymond John. It doesn’t have to be a certain thing, it just has to have color.” “I go to a fabric store, and I look at whatever speaks to me or pops out at me. Bridges’ even displays his merchandise in old-fashioned suitcases and trucks at shows.Īfter he’s scoured fashion magazines and blogs for more inspiration, he visits the fabric store where the creativity flows. He says his momager, Trimeca Morris, who also serves as a creative muse, loves thrift shops and owns antique pieces like telephones and lamps. The watch party location’s classic setting is similar to his own home. With a more casual and fun design, both men and women are wearing Bridges’ bowties, which he labels as “classic swag.” Now, women are wearing them around their necks, as well as in their hair. “I wanted to bring it back and make it look cooler than it used to be,” he says. The bowtie has made a comeback in men’s trends, but it’s always been a prized accessory of Mo’s. They’re sold online and in boutiques throughout seven southern states. Mo’s bows come in an array of colors and patterns from gingham to polka dot and are priced at $45 – $65. “The one thing I’ve learned about business is you’ve always got to be prepared, your product has to be right and your price has to be great.” Mo’s Bows have been worn by Steve Harvey and his biggest patron, President Obama, who sent a thank you note and family photo.Īlready a seasoned entrepreneur, he had a winning formula for business before he ever appeared on Shark Tank. In just three years, Mo’s Bows has pulled in more than $55,000 in sales, and he’s been featured in Forbes, GQ and the Today Show. Bridges has taken his business of making fashionable bowties by hand to television after being one of the youngest sought-after menswear designers.īridges, who prefers to be called “Mo,” made his first bowtie, a dark blue satin tie from his grandmother’s scrap fabric when he was nine years old. Schwab, a 136-year-old building known for its vintage items and decor, on Memphis’ Beale Street.Ī few hours later, the general store filled with family, friends and supporters to watch his feature on Shark Tank, ABC’s show about entrepreneurs looking for their big break. ![]() Twelve-year-old kidpreneur, Moziah Bridges is finely dressed in a blue button down shirt, khaki blazer and bright plaid bowtie on the top floor of A. ![]()
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