Bridge Contest 2006

The "balsa bridge contest" is part of the course PHYS 215 Engineering Mechanics: Statics.

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Before we build the big boys, we test out our ideas on a mini-truss bridge.  See how it holds up under pressure.

 

First, carefully lay out your design on paper,

Build your dream bridge,

Test it... (Don't forget safety goggles!)

Wow!  It is stronger than it looks.