A truss bridge has the best weight to strength ratio.The triangulation of the popsicle sticks strengthens the whole bridge
Depends on the design of the bridge, and how the sticks are joined. In theory I could build a bridge of popsicle sticks that would support several tons of weight- but it would take a LOT of popsicle sticks.
Popsicle sticks, tape or zip ties. Straws if you want
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super glue the joints on the main beam on the top
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# buy the supplies (Popsicle sticks and glue) # sort the Popsicle sticks from bad ones to good ones. # pick a design (Arch. suspension and box girder) # Build street and support design # wait a day # connect the two # wait a day # build extras # wait 3 days # test bridge
Make sure it is sturdy at the bottom, and make sure the glue is secure and will hold the popsicle sticks together when supporting a large amount of weight.
Use a truss design. Remember to use lots of triangles as they are the strongest geometrical shape, and also, if you are just testing only the strongest Popsicle stick bridge, use many reinforced Popsicle sticks (two or more popsicle sticks laid on-top of each other). Make your bridge as symmetrical as possible, as this well help your bridge endure more surface and joint tension.If you are using popsicle sticks for your deck as well, you should probably double layer it, then add a zigzag or triangles pattern of sticks on the bottom the deck, to further reinforce it. When you make joints with your popsicle sticks, make it look something like this: --------_______-------- <stick layout keep that pattern consistent, with out laying them in a stair type pattern. Think of those small sturdy bridges with wide, geometrical beams.
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How do you use it in a sentence?orI always wanted to learn how to make a bridge out of Popsicle sticks.
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