Bridges Challenge M3

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  General

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  Engineering

  
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  Using paper string and glue, construct a bridge using engineering principles.

  

  3 meters of string?
  40 sheets of paper.
  Hot glue, glue stick or white glue.

  Individuals or in teams of 2 or 3.

  No Pylons. Bridge is only supported on the ends

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  • Select activity Strength

    

    Strength Assignment

    Opened: Sunday, 30 March 2025, 12:00 AM

    Due: Sunday, 6 April 2025, 12:00 AM

    Bridge Challenge
    The measurement for how strong your bridge was.
    Teacher enter the details no submission needed.

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  Bridges the Video

  Engineering Bridges

  
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  Background information about bridges.
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  Strong Shapes

  Strong Shapes

  
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  Some shapes are proven to be strong but can still fail.

  • Select activity Truss Types

    Triangles spread forces evenly.
    The forces are both compression and tension.

    
  • Select activity Forces on the triangles.

    
  • Select activity Beam Cross Sections

    Consider:
    Costs (paper) and ease of manufacture (time)

    
  • Select activity Beam Strength Ind

    Beams are made to stop any flat sides from warping or twisting.

    
  • Select activity Stress from Gluing

    
  • Select activity Making Strong Joints