The Incredible BridgeThe Incredible Bridgealice yi - collin larson - jason truong - michael lenningalice yi - collin larson - jason truong - michael lenning
Created by Team Incredible
Contents…Contents…
» Assignment» Materials» Design Ideas» Prototype
» Testing/Results
» Prototype Analysis» Flaws
» Improvements» Final Design» Final Results» Conclusion
Materials Used…Materials Used…
» 6” Senior Tongue Depressors» Carpenter’s Wood Glue» Hot Glue» File» Binder Clips» Ruler/Saw/etc.
Design Ideas…Design Ideas…
» Main goals: » disperse weight to the sides» maximize amount of
compression the bridge can withstand
» efficiency (compression vs. mass)
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 ^.^
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