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Tension-Compression Hybrid Truss Optimization

Design a truss system that maintains structural integrity while spanning a 40cm gap and supporting a 5kg dead load at the center point. You must minimize total material mass while maximizing the stiffness-to-weight ratio to prevent deflection exceeding 5mm. Document the calculated failure points for each joint under maximum stress to evaluate the load distribution efficiency.

Materials: Thin balsa wood strips, cyanoacrylate adhesive, wax paper, ruler, precision hobby knife, digital scale.

Deadline: September 4, 2026
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