Multifasited Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 I while back one of my grand sons ,came home with a extra credit project to build a strong popcycle bridge ,for school ,a contest to build a structual bridge to be pressure tested to test it's strength .We discussed angles ,and trusses, cross bracing and the like , He designed one and built it ,we discussed it's weakness 's .Then he taunted me to build one that I thought was stronger . The deal was to take both to school and bring home the winner under identical test and stop testing once the winner was proven ,and not keep going till distruction of the winner was accomplished.Heres the winner ! lawson56, keefie and Phantom Scroller 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWSUDEKUM Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 That type of bridge is pretty strong, it does have a weakness though. It can not take a diagonal lateral load from the top. I think its great though that you are working closely with your grandson to do this. Wish more folks would do this. Thanks for sharing this with us. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Looks to be a good job. Were you limited on the number of sticks to be used? Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Scroller Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 . You have to be honest and let us know who won him or you.? Roly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luperez548 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Share Posted March 1, 2014 Very creative and strong structure, it looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Yes triangles are the strongest i know!looks great! fun fellowship project with competition ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover2 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multifasited Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 No limit on toothpicks or popcycle sticks ,We won ! Phantom Scroller, keefie, amazingkevin and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryEA Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Hip hip glad " we won !! " Edited March 2, 2014 by LarryEA Phantom Scroller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Awesome looking Bridge.And you did it with your Grandson,that makes it even better. :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Your his hero now forever ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankorona Posted March 2, 2014 Report Share Posted March 2, 2014 Very good job, looks pretty tough, a great help to her grandson, thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Congratulations to both of you. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefie Posted March 3, 2014 Report Share Posted March 3, 2014 Well done to both of you :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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