How strong is paper?
12th Nov 2024
The answer all depends how it is used - each pupil cut strips and rolled tubes - these were then combined to create a larger circular structure, held together with masking tape.
We discovered that this was actually strong enough to support the weight of each pupil and even Mrs Breen!
Steel wires are arranged like this inside large cables, used in cable-stay suspension bridges.
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