Balsa Wood Bridge Testing Results |
Students in Mr. Brunner's physics class were required to build balsa wood bridges using only 1/8" X 1/8" balsa wood members. The results are provided below: |
Bridge Testing |
Group Photo - Before Testing |
Bridge Testing Results Group Bridge Weight (g) Load Weight (lbs) Strength to Weight Ratio (lbs/g) Mike M., JP & Dan O. 114 75 Disqualified David,Yan & Will H. 91 40 0.440 Charlie, Jeff & Alex 94 42 0.447 Yoichi, Freddy & Kenny 68 43 0.632 Spencer, Paul & Peter 67 40 0.597 Chris W.,Mike R. & Will S. 117 40 0.342 Dan N., Jason & Steve 60 27 0.450 Jake, Natalie, Raff & Emily 90.5 44 0.486 Will P., Vanessa & Laura 76 34 0.447 Chris S. & Brian 76 30 0.395 NWS School Record Derek,Jesse & Drew (2002) 66.5 45 0.677 |
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