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Bridges are all around you! These important structures allow people and/or vehicles to travel above rivers, valleys, other roads, railroad tracks and other obstacles. This event is split into two sessions:
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Each student will build a structure, and ultimately a Warren Truss bridge, based on a template with toothpicks and marshmallows (Kraftโs Jet Puffed). Staff from the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be on hand to answer any questions and assist students with the build!
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Work in teams to build a 6-foot-long truss bridge. Each team will have people acting in different roles, just like in a real construction project. Youโll build the bridge, test it, crawl through it, and then demolish it! Learn about elements of a basic truss bridge, the different forces engineers must design for, and how they play out in a real bridge that carries traffic (you!). This real-world engineering experience will be led by staff from the Minnesota Department of Transportation who will be on hand to answer questions and assist the group, as needed.
For more information, please visit: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/stem/resources.html
โ ๏ธWe need a final headcount the week before so please make sure to RSVP as soon as you are able. In the comments, please let us know how many students in your family will be attending each session! โ ๏ธ
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Great River Regional Library, 1300 W Saint Germain St,Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States
