Mechanical STEM Da Vinci Bridge Kit
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Da Vinci Bridge STEM Kit: Self-Supporting Arch Engineering
(Science Small Production: Multiplier Force Bridge)
🌉 Key Features & Learning Value:
Historical Engineering Principle:
Build Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic self-supporting arch bridge using interlocking beams – no fasteners or glue!
Demonstrates compression forces, load distribution, and geometric stability.
Hands-On Physics:
Test weight-bearing capacity (e.g., books, weights) to study structural efficiency.
Explore how triangular units multiply load resistance.
Cross-Disciplinary Skills:
Geometry: Trigonometric balance in angled beams
History: Renaissance engineering innovations
Problem-Solving: Troubleshooting collapses through iterative design
📐 Curriculum Alignment:
📦 Kit Includes:
Precision-cut wooden beams (eco-friendly)
Load-testing platform
Illustrated manual
🎯 Skills Developed:
✅ Spatial reasoning & geometric logic
✅ Iterative prototyping and failure analysis
✅ Team collaboration (ideal for 2-3 students)
⏱️ Specifications:
Age: 10+
Build Time: 20-35 mins
Model Span: 45cm when complete
Max Test Load: 8kg (safety-tested)
🏗️ Real-World Connections:
Ancient Chinese dougong vs. da Vinci designs
Modern truss bridges (e.g., railway viaducts)
Emergency military/forestry bridge systems
"倍力桥" = Multiplier Force Bridge – referencing its ability to distribute weight exponentially.
Safety Note: Rounded edges | Splinter-free wood
💡 Perfect For:
Physics/engineering classrooms
History of technology units
STEM camps focusing on civil engineering
Team-building challenges
Extension Activities:
Earthquake resilience tests (shake table)
Material science comparisons (wood vs. plastic beams)
Scale modeling of real-world bridges
*"Da Vinci’s 500-year-old design still holds weight – literally!"*
Need lesson plans or assembly videos? Ask anytime! 🌉🔩
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