Bridge Designer Software

After an introduction to bridges, families explored the ways different types of bridges support the loads of vehicles and cargo using a  free software called Bridge Designer. This software is available for free from http://bridgecontest.org/resources/download/.

This software was used to develop ideas to be used for the balsa wood bridge project.

Balsa Wood Bridge – Preliminary Construction

After a brief introduction to the balsa wood bridge construction project, participants built their designs and tested them for strength and durability. Rules for this competition can be downloaded HERE.