Build and rebuild one of these three bridge types: arch, suspension, or truss. Students will learn about spanning a gap, rigidity, stiffness, enclosing a space, triangulation, mirror image, tension, compression, and redundant parts. Challenges include building bridges that can cover the widest spans and carry the heaviest loads. Grades 5 and up.
Comes with:
- [14] Clip Connectors, Blue
- [17] Slit Rods, Blue, 3.14" (80 mm) Long
- [8] Slit Rods, Blue, 4.72" (120 mm) Long
- [6] Slit Rods, Blue, 7.87" (200 mm) Long
- [7] Tubes, Blue, 7.87" (200 mm) Long
- [1] Tube, Gray, 0.15" (3.9 mm) Dia.
- [1] Plastic Strip for Road Bed, 1.96" (50 mm) Wide x 19.68" (500 mm) Long
- [1] Piece of String, 78.74" (2000 mm) Long
- [1] Bag
- [1] Piece of Sand Paper
