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Architecture
Types of Bridges
There are several types of bridges: Arch, Cantilever, Beam, Tress, Suspension, Cable-Stayed, Covered, Poonton, Moveable and Girder
Arch Bridge
Beam Bridge
Suspension Bridge
Paper Bridges
Click on the picture to download document: https://www.mos.org/sites/dev-elvis.mos.org/files/docs/education/mos_engineering-bridges_paper-bridges.pdf
Five Bridge Types Article
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Bridge made from paper, tape, and glue. This bridge held 1,071 lbs.
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Truss Bridge
Cable-Stayed Bridge
Forces on Bridges
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​Strategies
This video shows how to add strength to your paper bridge
* Does it help if the paper is folded?
*Is rolled paper stronger?
* What shapes are the strongest? the weakest?
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