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First, we tested the crossbeam structure (hooked-masses). Once we finished our model, we found an object with a flat surface, and laid it down on top of the structure. We found weight objects that we could use to set on top of the flat surface to see how much weight the structure could bear. It turns out, that we used 2000 grams before it had fallen apart. It was a big shock to everyone. Others assumed the weight it could bear was between 500-800 grams. After finishing the cubic structure, we tested it with the same weight objects we had used in the first test. We found another flat surface object and set that on top of the structure. After adding more and more weight to the structure, it fell apart once it hit the 270 grams. We were very surprised for both of the structures, and how much mass each could bear. We realized that the cross-beam structure was able to bear more mass because of the beams that were able to support it. There was less of a bend than the other structure (without the support beams). Without beams to support the structure, it’s not as strong as structures with beams. |
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