The team engineered a structure of balsa wood and glue that held 650 pounds, according to ZPS. Coaches are Adam and Kristen ...

Two St. Lucie County schools are competing in the world Odyssey of the Mind competition at Michigan State University.

and test a structure made of balsa wood and glue that will balance and support weights. The team is allowed to use materials other than balsa wood and glue to assemble the parts of the structure.

The contest challenged students to build a two-and-a-half foot tower that could hold their body weight. The supplies they were given was two ounces of balsa wood and glue. The project taught ...

Soft balsa wood is one of the most frequently utilized core materials in a sandwich structure. It is mostly used in items such as turbine blades, boats, and airplanes. Most balsa wood used in ...

Balsa wood has long been revered for its strength and lightweight composition, two properties that make it ideal for building model structures and airplanes. Researchers from the US and China have ...

“Now I have many ideas to improve the balsa structures and to simplify the production process with its own beauty. The balsa wood could bring great benefits if used in real industry.” The ...

The students created a tower-type structure that can hold ... At Windmill Point, students also used balsa wood to create a structure that could hold as much weight as possible.