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Information:
Design a structurally efficient bridge to hold the maximum load. Bridges are tested until often spectacular failure. Winners may be eligible for a national event.
Links:
OFFICIAL Maryland Wood Bridge website full of resources, information, and more
http://www.marylandwoodbridge.org/
Photos/Videos:
Photos of the Future City and Wood Bridge events from 2011
highlight from the 2011 Woodbridge competition held at the BMI
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Bridges-
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge - on schooltube.com - posted by Ephrata High School
Suspension bridge has catastrophic failure- result is engineering advancement in wind tunnel testing and new data
on bridge architecture and safety in design. Excellent 14 minute video to accompany your unit on modeling/construction.
direct link - http://www.schooltube.com/video/e4330c5f2c4d6d15093c/Galloping-Gertie
embedded below