I just started my engineering class and as our first assignment we are supposed to compete with other groups in our class to see who can make the highest tower using only 3 sheets of 8.5" X 11" A4 paper and a meter long strip of scotch tape. The highest on record is 110".
So far, I've concluded to get the most out my sheets of paper I would need to cut the paper into 11/16" X 11" strips. This leaves me with 36 of these strips along with 3 1/4" X 11" 'leftover' strips that can be used for anything. It would be appreciated if you leave your input as to how I should go about this and at least attempting to beat the 110" tower.
Thanks.
