Now Updated and Expanded

Now you can download the 5 Steps to Building a Model Bridge PDF ebook. The ebook contains the expanded version of the outline below, plus a lot of helpful pictures. The ebook also contains 25 bonus tips.

Here is a condensed version of the table of contents:

#1: Know the rules!

• Be able to define in your own words what the bridge must accomplish
• Do not get disqualified

#2: Design the bridge

• Design the bridge around the loading points
• Choose a truss to use
• Draw the bridge to scale

#3: Gather Materials

• Wood
• Tools
• Workspace

#4: Build the bridge

• Step One
• Step Two
• Double check for leaning

#5: Testing and Evaluation

• Testing Procedures
• Evaluation Procedures

If what you’re building is a home then general contracting is something to try to learn as much about as possible before hiring new home builders to work on your home. The process of building a home is something that still might involve the use of a remodeling contractor so that’s something to keep in mind.

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