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The Incredible BridgeThe Incredible Bridgealice yi - collin larson - jason truong - michael lenningalice yi - collin larson - jason truong - michael lenning
Created by Team Incredible
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Contents…Contents…
» Assignment» Materials» Design Ideas» Prototype
» Testing/Results
» Prototype Analysis» Flaws
» Improvements» Final Design» Final Results» Conclusion
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Assignment…Assignment…
» Build bridge with materials provided that fit the guidelines
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Materials Used…Materials Used…
» 6” Senior Tongue Depressors» Carpenter’s Wood Glue» Hot Glue» File» Binder Clips» Ruler/Saw/etc.
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Design Ideas…Design Ideas…
» Main goals: » disperse weight to the sides» maximize amount of
compression the bridge can withstand
» efficiency (compression vs. mass)
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Prototype…Prototype…» Design
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Prototype…Prototype…
» Results:
» Weaknesses:A break in the base: A break in the arc:
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Improvements…Improvements…
» Shortened the height» Added more layers » Focused on strengthening the
weak areas from prototype» Increased width of bridge» Added additional inner supports» Added decorations ^.^
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Final Bridge…Final Bridge…
» Design
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Final Bridge…Final Bridge…» Results:
» Attempt 1 (Horizontal):
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>>Attempt 2(Vertical)>>Attempt 2(Vertical)
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Conclusion…Conclusion…
» Better efficiency (weight - compression)
» Same weight, stronger bridge» By reducing height, adding strength
through layers, we achieved greatness!» First Bridge: 0.61 pounds,
held: 371 lbf» Final Bridge: 0.62 pounds,
held: 500.1 lbf
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