Your next project will be to construct a bridge that can hold as much weight as possible. We will have a contest during the crit to determine the winner. For your December 2 homework, research interesting bridge designs. Find out why bridges don't fall down. How many types of bridges are there, and what kinds are strongest? You will be given a small piece of foam core to take home. Make a model of a bridge spanning 6-8 inches using only the foam core and white glue, bring it to class on the 2nd. Also bring sketches and printouts to class to use as a reference for your next sculpture. Bring scissors, Xactos, etc.Your constructions will be built out of foam core and white glue, which you'll be given in class on the 2nd.
Watch this Roy Coleman bridge design lecture
Model bridge design tips
http://www.garrettsbridges.com/category/design
This bridge is made of cardboard:
Here's an article about it: http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/08/07/shigeru-bans-cardboard-bridge
Master this Bridge Builder Game!
http://www.freeworldgroup.com/games8/gameindex/fwgbridge.htm
