I am studying a course called "Urban Planning", and this is my first Action Project. The main focus of this first Unit was bridges. I learned about how bridges are made, and what makes a strong or poor bridge. I also learned about the different things that can cause disasters, along with how the balance between tension and compression is the secret to keeping a bridge strong and steady. I also learned about triangles and of how great they work when it comes to bridges, among other topics. I am most proud of the fact that I can now make a decent analysis of any bridge I come across, noting which components are compressing and which are tensing, etc.
For this Action Project I had to design and create my own bridge out of only 50 Popsicle sticks and white glue. The bridge had to be able to support at least 10 pounds and had to have a span of at least a foot. I made a small slide presentation that shows my process of designing, building, and trying out my bridge:
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