Day 1 - Structural Engineering Research
Questions to answer: (saved as word/google doc to be printed and handed in later)
1) Find two different examples of "olden day" (pre 1800s) scaffolding design used either as a free standing structure or to aid in building other structures. How were they held together (glue, fasteners, friction, etc) and how were they constructed? Cite your sources and include a photo of each.
2) Find two different examples of towers/structures that failed due to poor design/engineering. Write a short paragraph about each and include at least 1 photo (or more) for each disaster. Cite your sources
3) Play the goo tower game (Impulse J5: Nights) or one of the other "Tower Building" games and screenshot (print screen on your keyboard) your highest tower and score. Include your screen shot in your word/google doc.
https://www.learn4good.com/games/online/towerbuilding.htm
https://www.silvergames.com/en/tower-building
https://www.miniclip.com/games/the-tower/en/
4) More building research!
Other Resources:
http://www.bgstructuralengineering.com/HmwrkDwg/Tower/Tower.htm
1) Find two different examples of "olden day" (pre 1800s) scaffolding design used either as a free standing structure or to aid in building other structures. How were they held together (glue, fasteners, friction, etc) and how were they constructed? Cite your sources and include a photo of each.
2) Find two different examples of towers/structures that failed due to poor design/engineering. Write a short paragraph about each and include at least 1 photo (or more) for each disaster. Cite your sources
3) Play the goo tower game (Impulse J5: Nights) or one of the other "Tower Building" games and screenshot (print screen on your keyboard) your highest tower and score. Include your screen shot in your word/google doc.
https://www.learn4good.com/games/online/towerbuilding.htm
https://www.silvergames.com/en/tower-building
https://www.miniclip.com/games/the-tower/en/
4) More building research!
- Research a building (built in the last 200 years) that failed because of poor design/engineering (not because of someone purposly damaging it or natural disaster like an earthquake or fires).
- The failure could be due to not using the correct materials to hold specific weights (floor collapsing when 100 people were on it, etc), it could be structural columns broke because of poor design or workmanship, walls breaking down due to bad materials or structural design.
- Talk about the materials of the specific building if that choice led to the ultimate failure of the structure
- Any information about the designer or engineer. Were they held responsible or was it because the building crew did not follow correct procedures when using the engineers plans.
- Include any pictures and links to where you got your information
Other Resources:
http://www.bgstructuralengineering.com/HmwrkDwg/Tower/Tower.htm
Day 2 - Buildings and more research!
If you have already finished your research then time to begin planning out your tower!
Stir Stick Structure Project!
Your Challenge:
•Construct a tower strong enough to hold 30 lbs of weight (minimum) •You will be given 50 coffee stir sticks. Do not loose or break them! •You may use hot glue and/or wood glue •The base may not be larger than a 7” x 7” square (minimum 4") •The height must be 21" and have a flat top for our “weight jig”. •Top must be at least a 4”x4” square. Max top size is 7”x7” square Each stir stick is 7" long, 1/4" wide, and 1/16" thick You must research and design plans. Explain why you have chosen your design as part of your word/google doc paper. |
TIMELINE:
•2 days of design
–You must have a paper/CAD drawn set of plans of your idea. Othographic with dimensions for each piece. ONE LIFESIZE 1:1 SCALE DRAWING!
•6 days of building
•1 day of testing
•Total of 8 classes
•2 days of design
–You must have a paper/CAD drawn set of plans of your idea. Othographic with dimensions for each piece. ONE LIFESIZE 1:1 SCALE DRAWING!
•6 days of building
•1 day of testing
•Total of 8 classes
STORAGE:
•You will not get extra material for this project!
•You NEED TO bring a shoebox or box from home to store your parts before you are given any stir sticks
TIPS:
-bring some clothes pegs from home to hold your parts together while glue is drying (like mini clamps). Leave enough time for parts to dry before moving them around. You will have to manage your time in order to succeed!
•You will not get extra material for this project!
•You NEED TO bring a shoebox or box from home to store your parts before you are given any stir sticks
TIPS:
-bring some clothes pegs from home to hold your parts together while glue is drying (like mini clamps). Leave enough time for parts to dry before moving them around. You will have to manage your time in order to succeed!
stir_stick_structure_-_holbrook_evaluation_sheet.doc | |
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File Type: | doc |