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S u s p e n s io n B r i d g e
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Suspension Bridge
The construction of the Suspension Bridge uses a modular approach. The construction involves building the End
Supports, Towers, Arches, and Deck, and then suspending the Deck from the Arches and connecting the Deck to
the End Supports.
End
Support
Towers
Deck
Arch
Figure: Suspension Bridge
Legend:
AC = Angle Connector
CT = Cord Tensioning Clip
FR = Full Round Connector
FT = Flat Round Connector
HR = Half Round Connector
SL = Sliding Connector
ST = Straight Connector
#4
#4
#3
Long
Axle
#5
3 X 4
#4
#4
#4
#4
#3
3 X 4
#2
2 X 3
Flex 3
Flex 4
Flex 4
Flex 5
ST
ST
ST
SL
#1
Medium
Axle
Collet
FT
#6
3 X 4
FR
HR
#3
CT
#3
#4
#3
#1
#1
Track Clip
Flex 3
FR
Long
Axle
Put a Collet at the
middle of the Long
Axle. Attach a Track
Clip to the Collet.
AC
Cord