psjones Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 been working on a physics experiment. The following are the only supplies allowed: 8 sheets of regular paper Elmers white glue Objective: Construct 8.5 inch tall structure that a 12 ounce soda can can easily fit inside and be removed with no obstructions. Has to be able to support 30 - 50 pounds.
ydoaPs Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Don't you need a soda can to see if it can fit inside?
psjones Posted June 12, 2008 Author Posted June 12, 2008 yes you do. the soda can must be able to fit inside and then be removed. it cannot be a part of the supporting structure
ydoaPs Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 What size of soda can? What kind of paper is "regular paper"? Can you compress the paper?
ydoaPs Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 and tubes. and the compression thing I was talking about earlier.
swansont Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Along the lines (as it were) of the triangles, look at corrugated cardboard and ask yourself why it's so strong.
hermanntrude Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 forget the paper. Use enormous quantities of elmer's glue. Make moulds in structural shapes and allow the glue to dry then reassemble. Should be easy if they let u have enough glue. They didn't specify how much...
Phi for All Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Objective: Construct 8.5 inch tall structure...What kind of paper is "regular paper"? Good point, YDOAPS. Does the "regular" refer to writing paper or the size? Using 8.5" x 14" regular *legal* paper would give you more material to work with. And if it really has to support 30# (a couple of bowling balls) you probably will need a lot of Elmer's.
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