DIY Stick Craft

Before actually getting down to the business of making a truss bridge, it is important to know what a truss bridge is. Such a bridge is usually made from connected individual elements that act together as a unit in tension or compression. The tension members of a truss bridge are subject to forces that pull at the outwards of the ends of the bridge. The compressive forces of the truss bridge work in such a manner that they push together. Truss bridges are some of the oldest forms of modern bridges and are one of the most economical type of bridges to construct. In this article, we give you instructions to build a truss bridge from craft sticks so as to understand the elemental construction features of such a bridge.

Making a Truss Bridge from craft Sticks

A truss bridge has a very strong framework. It uses a triangular framework for creating the bridge as it is one of the most stable support frameworks that you can use. In fact using a triangular framework is a much more economical and sturdier option as compared to using a rectangular support for the bridge. Given below are simple steps that you can follow in order to make a truss bridge from craft sticks. The things that you need in order to create the bridge include craft sticks ( at least 24), glue, rough paper to use for protection of work space, and clamps.

? The first step that you need to follow is to take two of the craft sticks together to create a structure that is twice as long as the length of a single craft stick. Now use two more sticks to create a similar structure.

? Now take the two structures that you have created and place them on your work table parallel to each other. Ensure that the distance between the two sticks is about as much as the length of a single craft stick.