Construction Kit bridges

Whilst all construction kits can be used to build simple bridges, not all are good at building larger models of bridges, such as those shown below. Lego, for instance, generally falls apart when big bridges are attempted, because Lego bricks need to be under compression (ie pushed tightly together) at all times to create a strong joint. The best construction kits we have found for bridges are Meccano and K'NEX.

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Some of the parameters you might think about in completing a Bridge challenge are:

How long a gap can your bridge span?

What weight can your bridge support in the centre?


K'NEX model of Iron Bridge


Geomag Bridge


K'NEX Cable-stayed bridge


K'NEX Suspension bridge View set...


K'NEX Arch bridge View set...


Kid K'NEX Bridge


Lego Bridge


Meccano Suspension bridge


Meccano Transporter bridge


Morphun Bridge


Sticklebricks Bridge

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