1. Bridge Building
We all have to start somewhere!

2. A few bridge-building suggestions
Pay attention to the rubric
Get the right materials
Don’t wait until the night before!!!
Keep the due date in mind….
A-Day classes: Jan 17th
B-Day classes: Jan 18th

3. Some Hints… Wax paper to protect your table
Ruler to keep things lined up
Sketch your plan on a piece of paper and build over it

4. Handy Things to Have on Hand
Sandpaper to shape sticks or clean up rough edges.
Weights or heavy objects to hold things in place while the glue dries.

5. More Handy Things
Clamps might help to hold things in place (this one was too big).
Prop up parts against books or weights to keep them square

6. After 50 sticks, this was all that remained.
Be Resourceful
Cut the sticks to needed length
Use every piece if possible
Remember how the bridge will be tested
After 50 sticks, this was all that remained.

7. To Think About
Laminating the sticks makes them very strong but uses a lot of sticks
Use the sticks to form structural shapes such as I-beams
Take advantage of online resources…
Such as garrettsbridges.com
And many others…

8. Bridge Day
Your bridge will be tested by applying a simulated mass to the deck
The testing device automatically senses when your bridge fails

9. Something Different
Try a different design!
Bonus!

10. Build a bridge that “holds up” the laws of Physics, and…..

11. ….Don’t Wait Until the Night Before