u/TotallyDumbnotyt — reddlx

I had a compression theory, and this is what i came up with. 15 sticks on the top ridge purely for compression.

Note that the rectangle center is necessary and a plank will be placed there so load can be hung from said plank

from my research ive found that 1:5 or 1:5 height to length ratio is optimal.

however, spaghetti bridges are often semicircular. the reason ive heard, construction process is also a factor that affects the arch.

i have 2 questions.

if a spaghetti bridge could have an height to length ratio of 1:5 or 1:6, would it be the best option?
if i were to design a wooden bridge and make an arch and follow a 1:5 height to length ratio and still have remaining sticks, do i increase its height?

will these sticks I drew arrows on just move away due to compression forces?

I'll probably cut down on the truss members, glue spent on it is too much on the next design