Papercraft & Staratel
Hey Staratel, I’ve been tinkering with the idea of a paper bridge that’s both pretty and sturdy—would love to hear your thoughts on the load calculations so we can fine‑tune the folds for maximum strength.
Sounds like a good project. Make sure you calculate the moment of inertia for each fold, keep the cross‑sectional area as high as possible while keeping it lightweight, and use the formula M = wL²/8 for a simple span. Keep the folds tight, avoid any weak joints, and test with incremental weights until you hit your target. If you hit a snag, I’ll point out where the math doesn’t add up.