How To Build A Bridge Out Of Popsicle Sticks
Obtain 100 popsicle sticks 5 sheets of paper and a roll of masking tape.
How to build a bridge out of popsicle sticks. There was no h. Then glue sticks side by side to make the bridge s deck which will sit flat between your 2 pairs of trusses. It has to be at least 18 inches long. Be sure to incorporate lots of triangles into your bridge design.
Draw the plans for your bridge to scale. To start you will need two rows of popsicle sticks for the bottom base. Place the bricks about 4 apart on your working surface parallel to each other. Remove the binder clip clamps from the cords.
Take 3 popsicle sticks and lay them out in a triangle shape. This makes the bridge really strong. To build a bridge with popsicle sticks first glue some sticks end to end to make 4 trusses which are beams that run the length of your bridge. I built a bridge out of popsicle sticks.
Do some research be creative and remember triangles are strong. A triangle spreads out weight and is much more stable than a simple rectangle or square support. Refer to an example of a warren truss bridge to help you create your design. It is about eighteen inches long and five and a half inches high.
In this challenge you will use popsicle sticks paper and masking tape to build a bridge of your own. Repeat this with the other side stick. How to make a bridge out of popsicle sticks. There are many ways to build bridges both real bridges and popsicle stick bridges.
On the other two pieces of paper draw each side of your bridge left and right. When building the bridge you need to start with your bridge design. Create the top and bottom cords for the bridge by laminating popsicle sticks. How much weight will your bridge hold.
When the glue is dry glue sticks in a w pattern between each pair of trusses for support. On one piece of paper draw the bottom of the bridge. Begin with making 11 triangles. Start by lining.
The bridge must be no longer than 50cm and will span a gap 40cm across. I made it for a 7th grade class extension project. My name is mason jordan. Now you need to join the pair of trusses with the help of popsicle sticks at the top bottom and sides.
Tape the ends of each truss to the bricks to make them stand parallel to each other. A warren truss bridge is made with equilateral triangles that divide out the weight on the bridge. We decided to make a truss bridge with our sticks.