Spaghetti Bridge Challenge Project

I think that the most rewarding part of this process would be how well our bridge worked because our design was quite a bit different from our original plan, so I didn't expect it to hold much.

The strengths in our bridge would be the layers. We made a bottom layer, a middle layer with bunches of spaghetti and then a layer at the top. I think that the three different layers helped to support more weight.

If I could change our design, I would have made triangles or crosses going up from the bottom of the bridge and then a layer of spaghetti on the top. I think that this would have helped our bridge because triangles are strong. This would have helped support more weight.

My tips for future spaghetti bridge builders, would be to make sure that the middle where the hole is, is very strong. If it is really weak, the bridge will just break in the middle as soon as you add weight. Another tip would be to make sure you change your design as you go. If you find a problem, change it. Don't stick to the original design because that won't work as well.

Our team Photo by: Mr. Bertram

Our bridge Photo by: Mr. Bertram

Spaghetti Bridge Challenge Project

This week, we started the Spaghetti Bridge Challenge Project. My group chose a design that I think will work quite well. We are building around the wooden block that we were given and then making crosses to support the top and the bottom of the bridge. I think that the crosses will help the bridge a lot because they add extra support and will hold the bridge together well. I also think that by building around the wooden block will add strength because otherwise that would be our weakest spot.
So far, I think that our team has worked really well on our bridge. We need to make the crosses and glue it all togther, so we are almost finished.

Cam and Jon working on the bridge

Jon concentrating

Cam and Jon