BridgeBuilding

Final Design Steps

1

● Check to see that your

bridge is in spec.

● Save your chosen bridge

design as
yourNameFinal.

● Turn in this assignment

so I know to print your
template.

​Remember you must be certified to use sharps prior to building.

Bridge building

8

See the Bridge
and Test tab

Multiple Choice

What should your best design file be named?

• yourNameFinal

• yourNameWorst

• WinnerWinnerChickenDinner

• Tacoma Narrows

Assemble your template

2

Pieces of the
template will go
together at dashed
lines - MAKE SURE
YOU WILL HAVE
ENOUGH MATERIALS

Cut a piece

of cardboard

11.5 x 17

Multiple Choice

You will probably cut your cardboard with Mrs. Bertke. What size should it be?

• as big as possible

• 11.5 x 17 inches

• 11.5 x 17 mm

• 11.5 x 8 inches

Anchor your template

3

Arrange your
template so at
least 2 sides fit
and secure it
with tape

Label and cover

4

Write your
name at least 1”
tall and cover
with wax paper,
tapping it down
on the back

pieces

5

Starting with your
longest pieces,
mark them
against your
template and cut,
adhering it to the
board

Multiple Choice

How big and where should you put your name on your board before you cover it with wax paper?

• the letters should be at least 1 inch tall, on the top on the board

• the letters should be at least 1 foot tall, on the top on the board

• the letters should be at least 1 inch tall, on the bottom on the board

• what is a name but a limiting label, it should not be put on work ever

Glue & anchor pieces

6

Using tape and
pins hold the
pieces in place
and glue them
together

Remember
we must
have
space for
testing

Multiple Choice

How can you keep pieces in place while they dry?

• use the force

• tape them down or use pins

• its impossible, your bridge is going to be free form art

• ask the students who come in interrupt during their lunch

Additional sides

7

Repeat with the
other sides of the
bridge and
assemble