Bridge Challenge

Goal:

You will explore structural strength through the selection, construction and testing of a bridge truss system.

Bridge Challenge Day 1 (1-1.5 hours)

1. There is a scaled drawing with Howe, Pratt and Warren trusses attached on this site.

2. Print two copies of the drawing for each participant, and then choose a truss type to build.

3. Cut the Top and Bottom Chord members first. Tape them on the paper so that the web pieces can be laid on top and glued to the chord members.

4. Cut the web members, and glue them to the top and bottom chords.

5. When one truss is completed, you can then repeat steps 3 and 4 for your second identical bridge truss.

Bridge Challenge Day 1 (1-1.5 hours)

HOW TO BUILD