straw towers by BLAKE QUALLEY https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr en-us 2016-09-06 20:28:48 UTC 2016-09-16 20:08:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Foundations are usually made of cement blocks, cinder blocks, or poured concrete. They must be properly laid to keep them from sinking, shifting, cracking, or allowing excessive moisture to enter and possibly damage the completed structure. 74299 https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr/wish/122589508 http://school.eb.com/levels/middle/article/273396]]> 2016-09-08 20:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr/wish/122589508 74299 https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr/wish/122595834
]]> 2016-09-08 20:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr/wish/122595834 Full AnswerBuild a base. Tape together five straws to make the base of the tower. ...Put together the sides of the tower. Build the sides of the tower by connecting five sets of seven straws into a single post. ...Build the sides of the tower and support. ...Tape every connection again.How do you build strong straw towers? | Reference.com 74299 https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr/wish/122879847 how to build a straw tower]]> 2016-09-09 20:11:00 UTC https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr/wish/122879847 Build a base. Tape together five straws to make the base of the tower. ...Put together the sides of the tower. Build the sides of the tower by connecting five sets of seven straws into a single post. ...Build the sides of the tower and support. ...Tape every connection again. 74299 https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr/wish/122881489 2016-09-09 20:20:44 UTC https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr/wish/122881489 74299 https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr/wish/124477810 The framing for a one-story or two-story structure may be constructed from 2-inch by 4-inch pieces of lumber, called 2-by-4s. Heavier lumber is used for load-bearing joist headers over windows and doors, stair stringers, roof rafters, floor joists, and other supporting structures.


]]> 2016-09-16 20:06:49 UTC https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr/wish/124477810 In load-bearing walls, the studs are notched for let-in strips of light lumber, which function as sway braces. Often fire-stopping, or fire-blocking, material—such as short wood pieces, gypsum board, or mineral or glass fiber—are placed between studs, joists, or rafters. 74299 https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr/wish/124477957 2016-09-16 20:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/74299/xa9w8wu0ovvr/wish/124477957