Engineer Creates Gingerbread Clifton Suspension Bridge After Expert Doubts It
A mechanical engineer defies the odds by crafting a gingerbread version of a famous bridge after being told it was impossible
Bristol, UK, Gingerbread, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Engineering
Bristol: So, there’s this mechanical engineer named Dave who just pulled off something pretty cool. He made a gingerbread version of the Clifton Suspension Bridge. And get this—an expert told him it couldn’t be done! Talk about a challenge, right?
At 33, Dave decided to take on this sweet project using gingerbread, strawberry bootlaces, and royal icing. He even shared a photo gallery and instructions for anyone who wants to try making their own edible bridge. Oh, and there’s a dinosaur made from leftover gingerbread, which is just adorable!
Dave has a degree in mechanical engineering and loves setting himself these fun challenges. He said he initially just wanted to see if it was possible, but when someone in his office said it couldn’t be done, he was all in. That’s some serious motivation!
He explained that materials like gingerbread can stretch under pressure, which made building the bridge tricky. The strawberry laces he used for the cables were especially tough. But hey, that’s what makes engineering exciting, right? It’s all about solving problems and getting creative.
To keep the bridge from cracking, he had to reinforce it with more strawberry laces and royal icing, kind of like how real bridges use strong materials. It’s fascinating how he applied engineering principles to something so fun!
Dave also encourages kids who enjoy making things to consider a career in engineering. He calls it “adult Lego,” and honestly, who wouldn’t want to get paid for building cool stuff? It’s a great way to mix creativity with science and math!