How much weight can a straw bridge hold?

How much weight can a straw bridge hold?

Building a strong and stable structure requires an understanding of the forces that will act on the structure under loads of various kinds. In this video segment, the ZOOM cast experiments with design features to see which will allow a bridge made of drinking straws to support the weight of 200 pennies.

What type of bridge can hold the most weight?

In conclusion, straight bridges ( truss bridges) hold the most weight. While I was doing this project i learned that straight bridges are some of the most strongest bridges in the world. Arch bridges are also strong because they have extra support at the ends, but truss bridges are usually stronger.