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General Science => General Science => Topic started by: brstamper on 24/05/2008 23:08:51

Title: Building a bridge out of straws, string and popsicle sticks?
Post by: brstamper on 24/05/2008 23:08:51

Does anyone know of some websites that show a person how to built a bridge out of straws, string and popsicle sticks? This is for a science project.
Thank you. [???]

Title: Building a bridge out of straws, string and popsicle sticks?
Post by: RD on 25/05/2008 00:13:16

What about a wave-machine made from kebab skewers and jellybabies ?, (more dynamic than a bridge)...
http://www.planet-scicast.com/view_clip.cfm?cit_id=2642
(A longer version than the one in the video would be more impressive)

Title: Building a bridge out of straws, string and popsicle sticks?
Post by: brstamper on 25/05/2008 00:44:44

It has to be made out of the materials listed. Your's sounds more fun! [;D]

Title: Building a bridge out of straws, string and popsicle sticks?
Post by: RD on 25/05/2008 04:00:02

There are plenty of articles on building model bridges from drinking straws, e.g.
http://www.teachengineering.com/documents/cub_brid_lesson01_activity2_draft13_tedl_dwc2.pdf

Title: Building a bridge out of straws, string and popsicle sticks?
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 25/05/2008 11:00:44

This sounds like a job for (fanfare & drum roll) MakeItLady!  [:D]

Title: Building a bridge out of straws, string and popsicle sticks?
Post by: RD on 25/05/2008 14:13:26

If you make a model of "Galloping Gertie" it will be a bridge and a wave-machine  [:)] ...

Title: Building a bridge out of straws, string and popsicle sticks?
Post by: paul.fr on 25/05/2008 22:18:30

Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 25/05/2008 11:00:44

This sounds like a job for (fanfare & drum roll) MakeItLady!  [:D]

ermmmm, whatever happened to just sitting down and trying for yourself? It's not that hard, you could then post a picture of your efforts and THEN ask a question as to where you may have gone wrong or how you may improve your design. Simply posting "here is my kids school homework, please can someone do it" is pretty.....

Title: Building a bridge out of straws, string and popsicle sticks?
Post by: brstamper on 25/05/2008 23:32:16

Now did i ask anyone here to built the darn thing for me? No, I asked if you knew of any websites so I could get some idea's. It may be the easiest thing in the world for some, but not all! I have to say some people here are not helpful & on the nasty side!

Title: Building a bridge out of straws, string and popsicle sticks?
Post by: brstamper on 25/05/2008 23:33:17

Quote from: RD on 25/05/2008 04:00:02

There are plenty of articles on building model bridges from drinking straws, e.g.
http://www.teachengineering.com/documents/cub_brid_lesson01_activity2_draft13_tedl_dwc2.pdf

Thank you for some sites to go to.

Title: Building a bridge out of straws, string and popsicle sticks?
Post by: brstamper on 25/05/2008 23:35:12

Quote from: Paul. on 25/05/2008 22:18:30

Quote from: DoctorBeaver on 25/05/2008 11:00:44

This sounds like a job for (fanfare & drum roll) MakeItLady!  [:D]

ermmmm, whatever happened to just sitting down and trying for yourself? It's not that hard, you could then post a picture of your efforts and THEN ask a question as to where you may have gone wrong or how you may improve your design. Simply posting "here is my kids school homework, please can someone do it" is pretty.....

It's called research and did I say built this for me. If you don't want to help me find a site then why even post your mean spirited reply!