Bridges 6 th Grade WWG Science Project. Objective: Design, build and test the load bearing capacity of a scale model bridge.

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Bridges 6 th Grade WWG Science Project

Objective: Design, build and test the load bearing capacity of a scale model bridge.

Bridge Types Beam Trestle Suspension Arch

Forces at Work Normal Gravity Normal

Model Specifications: 30 centimeters long 5 cm wide may not extend below roadway for last 5 cm on each side of bridge.

Model Materials: waxed paper toothpicks white glue other materials as approved by instructor –If you want to use something, ask!

Timeline: MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday Brain- storm Ideas and sketch Design Begin 1:1 Scale drawing Finish drawings and begin building Build Bridges Finish building bridges Test load bearing capacity and grade bridges

Grading Criteria:  Specifications within tolerances (0-10 points)  Is it the right size?  Load, mass held (0-20 points)  20 pounds = 20 points  Difficulty (0-10)  How challenging was the design  Aesthetics, how good does it look (0-10 points)  Neatness, color and quality of work.  Total (0-50 points)