SAP2000 is a structural analysis and design program that allows users to create and test a computer animated model of their figure. The program calculates dead loads, resulting forces, moments, deflection, and much more. SAP2000 can be used in various fields from transportations systems to stadiums. For the Rice CEVE 499 independent study course we will use SAP2000 to draft a model of a truss bridge that we intend to build in Nicaragua. These preliminary designs serve to help students visualize the forces that will effect the bridge, increase students ability to calculate forces, and ultimately allow a team of students to decide the best structural design to fabricate in Nicaragua......