5 Steps to Building a Model Bridge

Posted on June 11th, 2007 | Last modified: September 6th, 2008

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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2 Responses to “5 Steps to Building a Model Bridge”

  1. sabrena Says:

    i am using this in my tech class with my students

  2. RISHIKESH KUMAR Says:

    THANKS FOR THIS VALUABLE STEPS.
    I AM GONNA USE THIS ON FURTHER CONTEST.

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