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Space Structure Project
Jessica LinusEngineering Foundations of Technology II
March 25,2013Mrs. Fitzpatrick
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Students will design a tower structure made out of limited materials in order to construct the tower with the following specifications
Define the Problem
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Initially I had no idea where to start in terms of construction but I was able to map out key directives. There had to be two pieces that were collapsible and could allow a ping pong ball to pass through without restriction.
Brainstorm
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ReasearchBeing that this project was more hands on an trial and error, it didn’t require much research.
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Structure must be:
270mm tall Fit in a cargo area with a depth of 180mm x 100mm x 80 mm Base must be 80mm wide Base must be at least 30mm wider than top of structure Must be able to drop a regulation ping pong ball through the top
opening of the structure and fall through unobstructed. Can only use balsa wood and colored wood glue.
Identifying Criteria/Constraints
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Explore PossibilitiesIt is evident that there are to be more than one pieces, I had
to choose between two or three and the measurements of the balsa wood.
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I decided to make two pieces. One with a 80mm x 80mm base, and a 65mm x 65mm top. Another with a 65mm x 65mm base and a 50mm x 50mm top.
Selecting and Approach
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Making a model
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TestingMet specifications. Total height is 270mm and the base is 30mm wider than the top. The pieces can fit into one another and a ping pong ball can fall through the opening unobstructed.
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My initial design was effective, therefore I didn’t need to refine anything.
Refining
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Creating
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My design was very effective and easy and met all specifications. I hope you have all enjoyed my presentation.
Results