Imagine you are building a bridge out of blocks. How can you use triangles to make your bridge stronger?

I can use triangles under the deck of the bridge, creating a truss, to help spread out the weight.

Building Bridges

Name: Building Bridges
Author: Insta~Lesson

1st Grade · Science · 30 min

I can build a bridge that can hold toy cars.

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Engineers design bridges to help roads or railroads cross things like a river or valley.
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Triangles are strong shapes that engineers use to build bridges because they don't bend easily when force is applied.
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Suspension bridges use thick cables and tall towers to spread out the weight and hold up the bridge.

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