In Physics this year, we were required to create a Spaghetti Bridge. We have % class dyas to create this bridge and have it hold the most weights. Whoever held the most weight on their bridge did not have to do a lap report.
Bridge Building
By:Priya Raj
Physics Department
Academy for Math,Engineering and Science
March 27, 2015
Abstract: Started with a few spaghetti straws and two hot glue tubes. The objective of this assignment was to create a well stable bride that could hold up the most weight. In order to achieve the strangest bridge we could have to earn extra spaghetti and glue by doing equations.
I. Introduction:
This assignment was carried out by Jade, Jayson and I. This project was to create a bride that would carry the most weight it could. It also helped us realize the different types of bridges that can be used. As one may know we have thousands/millions of brides throughout the world. Bridges are a major contribution of transportation. It is very important to make sure the bridges we use today are well kept and taken care of because it may kill thousands of people. Because of this, many engineers take years to prefect a single bridge and to make sure nothing will go wrong. This applies to physics because physicist help make bridges from a gradational stand point.
II. Theory:
Before even started the project my group had researched many bridges and found out so much info. We soon realized that triangle bridges with a strong base held the most weight out of the others. With this particular bridge we needed a lot of glue and spaghetti. We thought the more glue we used it would hold the bridge together more. So with that theory we used lots of glue and selected the triangle bridges.
III. Experimental Details:
Use as much spaghetti and glue to create the perfect bridge. One that could hold lots of weight with the pressure focused on the middle. The bridge had to be 20 inches with a 1 inch hole in the middle to carry the weights. We could use any style of bridge with these requirements
I. Results:
-Held almost 7 pounds of weight
-Didn’t finish bridge all the way
Idea of the Bridge:
-20 inches long
-7 inches tall triangles
-5 inch connecting triangles together
I. Discussion: Our Bridge required lots of glue and spaghetti. Took us almost 3 class periods and out of class time also. Jayson and I had come in during free periods and lunch to finish the bridge. The group and I had agreed that the bridge would still not be able to be finished, so we presented what we had done.
II. Conclusion: For this experiment our group worked well together on this bridge. Time was a major difficulty in this case. We all pitched in on the outcome of the bridge and did many equations for the resources. Although our bridge did not finish in time it still held up more than we thought it could. I’m sure if we could have had more time and resources that it could have had a better chance of winning. All in all this was a fun project and made me realize I never want to build bridges for a living.
III. References:
1. YouTube
2. Other groups
3. http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Spaghetti-Bridge
By:Priya Raj
Physics Department
Academy for Math,Engineering and Science
March 27, 2015
Abstract: Started with a few spaghetti straws and two hot glue tubes. The objective of this assignment was to create a well stable bride that could hold up the most weight. In order to achieve the strangest bridge we could have to earn extra spaghetti and glue by doing equations.
I. Introduction:
This assignment was carried out by Jade, Jayson and I. This project was to create a bride that would carry the most weight it could. It also helped us realize the different types of bridges that can be used. As one may know we have thousands/millions of brides throughout the world. Bridges are a major contribution of transportation. It is very important to make sure the bridges we use today are well kept and taken care of because it may kill thousands of people. Because of this, many engineers take years to prefect a single bridge and to make sure nothing will go wrong. This applies to physics because physicist help make bridges from a gradational stand point.
II. Theory:
Before even started the project my group had researched many bridges and found out so much info. We soon realized that triangle bridges with a strong base held the most weight out of the others. With this particular bridge we needed a lot of glue and spaghetti. We thought the more glue we used it would hold the bridge together more. So with that theory we used lots of glue and selected the triangle bridges.
III. Experimental Details:
Use as much spaghetti and glue to create the perfect bridge. One that could hold lots of weight with the pressure focused on the middle. The bridge had to be 20 inches with a 1 inch hole in the middle to carry the weights. We could use any style of bridge with these requirements
I. Results:
-Held almost 7 pounds of weight
-Didn’t finish bridge all the way
Idea of the Bridge:
-20 inches long
-7 inches tall triangles
-5 inch connecting triangles together
I. Discussion: Our Bridge required lots of glue and spaghetti. Took us almost 3 class periods and out of class time also. Jayson and I had come in during free periods and lunch to finish the bridge. The group and I had agreed that the bridge would still not be able to be finished, so we presented what we had done.
II. Conclusion: For this experiment our group worked well together on this bridge. Time was a major difficulty in this case. We all pitched in on the outcome of the bridge and did many equations for the resources. Although our bridge did not finish in time it still held up more than we thought it could. I’m sure if we could have had more time and resources that it could have had a better chance of winning. All in all this was a fun project and made me realize I never want to build bridges for a living.
III. References:
1. YouTube
2. Other groups
3. http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Spaghetti-Bridge