Week 1    

          In the first week class we were introduced to the bridge building project.  Instructors introduced the basic rules that would play a significant role through the project as well as how it would carry out.  The most important fact that was thought was that we had to construct a bridge, which would have a good cost to strength ratio.  This means that it should be able to support the maximum weight possible while keeping it as cheap as possible.  Also we were slightly introduced on how the bridges will be tested in the competition.  After the instructor finished introducing the project had a chance to set up our website, sign into west point bridge design website, and get to know our team and exchange our contact information.  In the next week that our group will meet, we would keen on working on the next assignment and part of the project. 

            To be able to have a successful teamwork in a group project a group has to take several things under consideration.  The most important of all I think that is respect for each other ideas, equal cooperation from each member, and use each member’s skills successfully.  Cooperation is one of the biggest issues I had to deal before in previous group projects.  It is really hard to be able to accomplish a group project successfully if all team members don’t cooperate the same way.  If all of them are able to cooperate equally, the can all put their strengths together and come up with an excellent final product.  For this group I don’t think that we would be meeting this obstacle and if we do we must deal as soon as possible and with patience.  Also to be able to have a successful teamwork and the best final product possible we have to respect each other ideas and use each other’s skills successfully.