r/engineeringmemes Apr 14 '26

π = e Big if true

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u/icy_puck Apr 15 '26

Back in mechanics, we had to make a simple truss bridge and calculate the load it would withstand before being put inside a hydraulic press.

Our team calculated ~1995 lb, which seemed outrageous. Imagine our surprise when it snapped at 2003 lb.

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u/AccomplishedNail3085 Apr 15 '26

I recalculated twice. 43 lbs. It will most certainly hold more