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Activities

Activity 1.  Build your own bridge.

Use this web site to study and construct four designs of bridge   NOVA Build a Bridge

Further info: World Heritage Bridges

Activity 2.   Understand the words.  

Ask your teacher for an explanation of these scientific words before you:
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Stretching forces Tension
Squashing forces Compression
Units of Force Newton
Examples of specific forces Weight, Friction.
The effects of forces together Balanced Forces
Resonance Resultant Forces
Activity 3.     Report on a bridge.

Choose a bridge near to your home and write a report.  Then: Mail us your report

Include:

  • The style of bridge. (Beam, Arch, Suspension, Cable-Stayed)
  • Where and Who does it link?
  • Where are the greatest tension forces ?
  • Where does the most compression occur?