Machine Design Class Contest January 12, 1993
List of Materials:
- Pack of spaghetti
- Scotch tape
- Masking tape
- Glue
- Cardboard
Description:
Design and construct a mini towed structure of about 1 foot high, out of dried spaghetti strands using tape and glue as the cement. The structure/tower must also be able to withstand a certain amount of loading without crumbling or fracturing, i.e. if the above happens then the structure will fall.
Rules:
All design and construction must be carried out by the group with no assistance from faculty or fellow classmates. Use only the material provided and must fulfill the 1 foot requirement. Base of structure can be as wide as necessary.
Judging:
Winners will be judged on the following criteria:
- The maximum load possible that could be placed on the structure
- The minimum amount of materials used in the construction of the structure, i.e. the structure can be weighted to see which is the lightest.
- The ingenuity of the design. Points will also be awarded for the beauty of the structure.
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