Wood arch bridge free#

If you are not testing then feel free to glue all along the arch because it will improve strength even more. I ended up having to break off the centerpieces so there was room to test. I should have left a gap in the center for easier testing. One thing I did wrong in this last step is glue the pieces all along the arch. You will glue these in intervals along the arch so a sort of roof is formed.

Next cut more pieces of wood the same size of the bundled pieces. Then glue the assembled platform onto it.ĥ. You will run the combined pieces in between the arch and glue them so they make a sort of platform.

This next part will be easier with two people. Every stone bridge, from an unnamed walking bridge to the 902 wonder of Pont du Gard is a testimony to the diligence and ingenuity of builders plying one of the worlds most ancient trades: Masonry. These combined pieces will be referred to as bundled pieces.Ĥ. Glue those width sizes pieces together in groups of two. Use this piece for size to cut approximately 26 more pieces.ģ. Mark and cut a piece of wood so it is the size of the width of the bridge. Remove all assembled pieces from the wax paper.Ģ. Note: While the arch can be accomplished using multiple pieces of wood using one piece of wood lets the arch be stronger and increases the efficiency in which it disperses the force applied to it.ġ. Cut the wood where you marked and then return it to the pushpins. Put the stick along the pushpins and mark where you should cut so the size of the wood matches that of the template.ĥ. After drying work fast because if the wood dries than it will no longer be flexible.Ĥ. The point of the pushpins is to be a guide for the wood so when it dries it will harden in the arch shape.ģ. Be sure to pay attention as to whether the pushpins are on the inside or outside lines. Put pushpins along the arch in locations specified in the picture. (Don't soak as many as I did, a couple will suffice)Ģ. By clicking ACCEPT, or continuing to browse the site, you agree to the placement of these optional cookies on your device. Leave to soak until the sticks are a dark brown. This makes it more flexible and without soaking trying to make an arch will snap the wood.

Wood arch bridge