Bridges Science Fair Projects

Bridges science fair projects can focus on a number of different bridge experiments. If you are interested in engineering science experiments then consider designing your own bridge project. Below are five project ideas that you can work with.

The Energy Lab allows you to experiment with energy conservation such as biomass, geothermal, hydorelectric, solar and wind. Ages 8 and up.

The Snap-Micro™ Controller Trainer is a way to learn about how micro-controllers are used. The easy to follow instructions guides you through the programming of basic commands by using flow charts to operate the micro-controller. Ages 12 and up.

The first option that you have for your bridges science fair projects is to design bridges that solve weight bearing problems. For example, you can design a bridge model that is capable of supporting five pounds, ten pounds, or even the weight of a person. In order to be weight bearing structures you will need to solve many math and engineering problems.

The second option that you have for your bridges science fair projects is to design a bridge project that spans an impressive distance. This project has the potential for an amazing wow factor. For example, just think how judges will respond to your engineering based science projects if you build a model bridge that stretches from one end of the gym to the other. While this may be stretching the potential of a model bridge you get the idea.

The third group of middle school science fair projects that you can complete will focus on bridges that float. If you have ever been to Seattle then you have crossed their floating bridges. Use these bridges as your inspiration and create your own floating bridge design. What are the advantages and disadvantages of a floating bridge?

The fourth bridge experiment that you can complete will look at suspension bridge design. In this experiment you will try to create a suspension bridge that will support weight as it spans a specific distance. To improve the value of this experiment, try to design a suspension bridge to scale for a current spans in your area. Explain how your bridge design would help improve the flow of traffic or improve the safety of traveling from point A to point B.

The final bridge experiment that you can complete will example bridge designs with multiple levels. This is a great advanced bridge project that you can work on. The challenge here is to provide adequate support for the layers of your bridges while minimizing the amount of materials that you use. What innovations can you come up with to improve the cost effectiveness of this type of bridge?