I have load tested a 2.13m or 7' long Popsicle bridge which is an arch truss that I made with Popsicle sticks or craft sticks. It took 39.5kg or 87 pounds before it failed. The failure mechanism started in the top compression chord.
You can watch the video on how it was built here: • Making of a Long Truss...
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Music 2: Pisco Sour by Gunnar Olsen
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