I was happy to be able to attend the annual High School Bridge Competition at Oakland Tech.
"What’s the process? In teams of one or two, competitors submit a rough sketch of their proposed design. The materials are balsa wood and glue, with strict construction rules. At the competition, each bridge will be loaded until it fails, with the winner withstanding the highest weight."
Chloe and Lillian worked for most of a week preparing their bridge. Each day the bridge was tweaked just a bit more in the attempt of producing the perfect bridge.
Last night the competition was fierce:
Chloe and Lillian's bridge held 30.4 pounds, earning a Third Place standing in the competition!
"What’s the process? In teams of one or two, competitors submit a rough sketch of their proposed design. The materials are balsa wood and glue, with strict construction rules. At the competition, each bridge will be loaded until it fails, with the winner withstanding the highest weight."
Chloe and Lillian worked for most of a week preparing their bridge. Each day the bridge was tweaked just a bit more in the attempt of producing the perfect bridge.
Last night the competition was fierce:
Chloe and Lillian's bridge held 30.4 pounds, earning a Third Place standing in the competition!
Great job girls!
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