Ms. Smith’s Pre-Algebra Class Bridge Building Project 2010

Examples

Pyramid Structure

Try to add height that adds strength... unlike these!!!

Flat vs. Tall

A Different Design... That Did Not Work Well!

Make a sturdy base or it will go limp like a wet noodle... (spaghetti noodle that is)

Like a drop in the bucket...

WATCH OUT FOR THAT POST ! ! ! Try To Avoid Driving Hazards

C R U N C H ! ! !

IT’S TIME FOR MS. SMITH’S T O P T E N

# 10 Bridge Statistics Mass: g Length: 26 cm Width: 7 cm Height: 6 cm MASS HELD: 8,000 g

# 9 Bridge Statistics Mass: g Length: 25 cm Width: 7 cm Height: 12 cm MASS HELD: 9,500 g

# 8 Bridge Statistics Mass: g Length: 24 cm Width: 7 cm Height: 20 cm MASS HELD: 10,625 g

# 7 Bridge Statistics Mass: g Length: 26 cm Width: 7 cm Height: 9 cm MASS HELD: 11,000 g

# 6 Bridge Statistics Mass: g Length: 26 cm Width: 7 cm Height: 9 cm MASS HELD: 11,485 g

Post Testing

# 5 Bridge Statistics Mass: g Length: 24 cm Width: 7 cm Height: 10 cm MASS HELD: 12,000 g

# 4 Bridge Statistics Mass: g Length: 26 cm Width: 7 cm Height: 18 cm MASS HELD: 12,400 g

# 3 Bridge Statistics Mass: g Length: 23 cm Width: 7 cm Height: 4.1 cm MASS HELD: 12,900 g

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DID NOT MEET HEIGHT REQUIRMENT

# 2 Bridge Statistics Mass: g Length: 26 cm Width: 7 cm Height: 5 cm MASS HELD: 15,000 g

# 1 Bridge Statistics Mass: g Length: 26 cm Width: 7 cm Height: 23 cm MASS HELD: 23,612 g

51.95 lbs English Units

Good Luck!! See if you can beat the record