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covered bridge

Model Covered Bridge

April 1, 2024March 18, 2011 by KerryK

Garrett-Jobs well done – interesting site and information!We built a 1/8″ scale model bridge just like the bridges we build for production. We successfully loaded it with 345 pounds with the weight being distributed all the way across the middle. Do you know of a formula where we can figure out that weight capacity for … Read more

Categories Examples Tags 100+ lbs, covered bridge, reader submitted 1 Comment

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