SCHOOL STEM MODELS
Hydraulic Bridge Model
Build a movable bridge model using syringes and tubing to demonstrate hydraulic pressure.
LevelSchool / Beginner
Duration1 Week
Components₹400–₹1,000 CodingLow
Project overview
Build a movable bridge model using syringes and tubing to demonstrate hydraulic pressure.
Build a movable bridge model using syringes and tubing to demonstrate hydraulic pressure.
Components / materials required
✓Syringes
✓Plastic tubing
✓Cardboard/wood sticks
✓Water
✓Glue
What the project demonstrates
✓Hydraulic lift
✓Manual control
✓Bridge movement
Suggested build plan
01
Bridge structure
Build lightweight bridge.
02
Hydraulic link
Connect syringe pairs.
03
Testing
Tune movement and explain pressure transfer.
Learning outcomes
✓Understand Pascal's principle
✓Build mechanical linkages
✓Explain force transmission