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6-15″ Span

Basic Warren Truss Popsicle Bridge (Short)

February 13, 2025August 21, 2005 by Garrett Boon
Basic Warren Truss Popsicle Stick Bridge (Short)

This popsicle stick bridge was made from 40, unmodified popsicle sticks. The bridge spanned 12 inches, was 4 inches tall and 3 inches wide. I used only Elmer’s white glue to build the bridge. It weighed 57.4 grams (0.13 pounds), and held 90 pounds. Its efficiency score was 712.

Categories Popsicle Bridges Tags 6-15" Span, Under 100 lbs, warren truss 22 Comments

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    Hey Sophia, Lamination is typically stacking multiple layers of wood to increase the overall strength. Each layer is glued to…

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