This page is intended as a source for those who are constructing their own Balsa Bridges and would like the specifications for the items used to test them. Measurements are included.

Group Image
This is an image of all the items used during the bridge testing



Test Frame
The pictures below contain the wood testing car model. Included are photo(s) with the measurements if you wish to construct your own.

Side View (some measurements may be repeated in multiple photographs)

Measurements (from left to right,bottom to top)
2.5 cm, 0.5 cm, 3.25 cm, 6 cm, 10.5 cm, 3 cm, 0.5 cm

Top Down View From Front


Measurements (from left to right,bottom to top)
3.6cm

Top Left View


Measurements (from left to right,bottom to top)
1.25 cm, 2.5 cm, 1.25 cm, 1.25 cm, 2.5 cm

List of Items Used
Ruler, Saw, Block ( wood or lego if wood is unavailable ), Safety Glasses, small wood beam, Hot Wheels ( or other small toy car), wooden test frame, metal bolts (2).

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Produced by: Michael Sauerteig, 2002