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Re: Long Span Suspension Bridge?
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lugnet.trains
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Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:46:48 GMT
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"Dave Sterling smsrallysport.com>" <dave@ <spamsucks> wrote in message
news:Jv2A1L.BAr@lugnet.com...
> Stacy and I are designing a small layout for Brickworld this year and we
> want/need to have a bridge in the layout. We've been working to design
> the
> layout using banquet tables (so I don't have to bring my own tables), yet
> we
> still want an open space in the center. The way we have it designed
> necessitates us to try and span 40 inches (128 studs) unsupported.
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> So here's the question...has anyone built an unsupported truss-style
> bridge
> that's around a 128 stud unsupported span? I'm thinking if I sandwich the
> deck
> (4x10 and 6x10 plates) between 1x8 bricks (below) and 1x16 Technic bricks
> (above) and then use a standard truss structure with Technic bricks and
> beams, I
> stand a chance of being able to support the bridge and the weight of one
> train
> on it. However, I would love to hear some anecdotal evidence that this
> works
> before I hit Bricklink and spend a bunch on plates, bricks, and beams to
> complete this behemoth.
>
> -Dave
If you use a tensioned string support system underneath, you can go long
distances with few parts.
-Rob
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