One with a cross sectional area of .0477in^2 (.7285w X .0655thk)
broke at 1138psi. (More like a tongue depressor. Find the area of yours and divide it into 23860 . The answer should be with 50lbs of where it will break.
Note that this type of material and relative thickness will break if you bend it by 80% less force req'd.
To compress it to a break is about half the force need to tensile
Oh, dude, let me tell you, those Popsicle sticks are like tiny little warriors against water. They're made of wood, right? And wood and water don't really get along. So technically speaking, those sticks aren't waterproof at all. They'll soak up water faster than you can say "brain freeze."
Oh, dude, Popsicle sticks are like mediocre insulators at best. They're made of wood, which is like okay for insulation, but they're not gonna keep your drink ice-cold for hours or anything. If you're looking to keep things super chill, maybe invest in a Yeti cooler instead of relying on Popsicle sticks to do the heavy lifting.
The Popsicle is important because it is a sure sign of summer. It is an inexpensive treat to give children, and adults, to cool off.
Frank Epperson invented the popsicle in 1905 after he left a spoon in a glass of juice outside overnight and it froze. He was eleven years old.
purple
Popsicle sticks, tape or zip ties. Straws if you want
At a popsicle sticks store
balsa
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.
yes
Yes
balsa
Popsicle sticks are made out of White Birch.
The best tool for cutting popsicle sticks is a sharp utility knife or a pair of scissors.
Popsicle sticks are not effective insulators because they are poor at reducing heat transfer. Insulators are materials that prevent the flow of heat, and popsicle sticks do not provide a significant barrier to heat transfer due to their low thermal resistance. Materials like foam or fiberglass are better insulators than popsicle sticks.
As an individual stick, not very. Popsicle sticks are made of Yellow Poplar, a soft, not terribly strong wood. But with laminating by using glue, and basic structural principles, very strong objects can be built of popsicle sticks.
The easiest way to cut popsicle sticks is to use a sharp pair of scissors or a small saw.