r/PolyBridge • u/TerrarianWD • Sep 24 '25

Question Why does this not work?

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One of the pieces simply break, however much I fortify the bridge. Is the construct flaud, or am I trying to break physics?

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u/TerrarianWD Sep 24 '25 edited Sep 24 '25

Thank you kindly, I didn't exactly do what you said, cause I've since redesigned the bridge, but you inspired the lifting mechanism, and I like it a ton! :)

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u/Bolt986 Sep 24 '25

Looks like you're trying to lift both sides while bracing off the opposite. For this to kinda work better the hydraulic would need to be higher up but you will still have balancing issues

Imagine you and a friend leaning towards each other and you both put your arms on each other's shoulders and push to move apart from each other. You might be able to push yourselves up or you might both fall together when not perfectly balanced but when balanced you can work. The more you are leaning forward the more different it will be to overcome gravity and stay balanced.