Need help on designs of Fettucini Bridge, by Thursday

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The discussion focuses on a project to design a Fettucini Bridge that must hold over 3 kilograms using 20 pieces of fettucini and 1 meter of masking tape. The main advice emphasizes the importance of testing multiple designs to identify and strengthen weak points in the bridge. Participants suggest researching basic bridge principles from various online resources for guidance. Due to a tight deadline, the original poster expresses urgency for replies before the project is due. Overall, experimentation and adaptation are key to improving the bridge's design.
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Hi!
I'm currently doing a Fettucini Bridge project...

The material allowed:
20 Fettucini
1 meter of masking tape

Purpose:
to hold more then 3 kilograms

Please Help me~~~~
I need the replies by Thursdays.
Thanks to anyone who takes time to read this message.

Actual pictures are perfered...
 
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I had a similar project a few weeks ago. I didn't do too well on it... :frown:

The only advice anyone can give you is test, test and test! Make lots of bridge designs, testing them with weight, and then fix the sections that are the weakest. The more you do this, the better your bridge. Don't just do one design, you'll want to try many.

That being said, you can still have a look around for some basic bridge designs. Read through these sites:

http://www.42explore.com/bridge.htm
http://abcdpittsburgh.org/kids/kids.htm

They give some basic principles for strong bridges, which you can apply to your bridge.

Good luck!

Andy
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Thank you very much fore replying...
However, I don't have time now, since its due tomorrow.
 

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