Multifasited Posted March 1, 2014 Report 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 ! Phantom Scroller, lawson56 and keefie 3 Quote
DWSUDEKUM Posted March 1, 2014 Report 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
LarryEA Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 Looks to be a good job. Were you limited on the number of sticks to be used? Larry Quote
Phantom Scroller Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 . You have to be honest and let us know who won him or you.? Roly Quote
Luperez548 Posted March 1, 2014 Report Posted March 1, 2014 Very creative and strong structure, it looks great! Quote
amazingkevin Posted March 2, 2014 Report Posted March 2, 2014 Yes triangles are the strongest i know!looks great! fun fellowship project with competition ! Quote
Multifasited Posted March 2, 2014 Author Report Posted March 2, 2014 No limit on toothpicks or popcycle sticks ,We won ! amazingkevin, keefie, Phantom Scroller and 1 other 4 Quote
LarryEA Posted March 2, 2014 Report Posted March 2, 2014 (edited) Hip hip glad " we won !! " Edited March 2, 2014 by LarryEA Phantom Scroller 1 Quote
lawson56 Posted March 2, 2014 Report Posted March 2, 2014 Awesome looking Bridge.And you did it with your Grandson,that makes it even better. :thumbs: Quote
frankorona Posted March 2, 2014 Report Posted March 2, 2014 Very good job, looks pretty tough, a great help to her grandson, thanks for sharing. Quote
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