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Space Structure Project

Space Structure Project. Jessica Linus Engineering Foundations of Technology II March 25,2013 Mrs. Fitzpatrick. Define the Problem. Students will design a tower structure made out of limited materials in order to construct the tower with the following specifications. Brainstorm.

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Space Structure Project

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  1. Space Structure Project Jessica Linus Engineering Foundations of Technology II March 25,2013 Mrs. Fitzpatrick

  2. Define the Problem • Students will design a tower structure made out of limited materials in order to construct the tower with the following specifications

  3. Brainstorm • 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.

  4. Reasearch Being that this project was more hands on an trial and error, it didn’t require much research.

  5. Identifying Criteria/Constraints • 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.

  6. Explore Possibilities It 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.

  7. Selecting and Approach • 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.

  8. Making a model

  9. Testing Met 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.

  10. Refining • My initial design was effective, therefore I didn’t need to refine anything.

  11. Creating

  12. Results • My design was very effective and easy and met all specifications. I hope you have all enjoyed my presentation.

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