Towers Challenge

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  Engineering

  
  The art of Self Discipline วินัยในตนเอง
  

  Using paper string and glue, construct a tower using engineering principles.

  

  4 meters of string?
  30 sheets of paper.
  Hot glue, glue stick or white glue.

  Individuals or in teams of 2 or 3.

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  • Select activity Height Of Tower

    

    Height Of Tower Assignment

    Opened: Sunday, 30 March 2025, 12:00 AM

    Due: Sunday, 6 April 2025, 12:00 AM

    Tower height/weight
    If two towers are the same height more weight will be added until one tower fails.

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  Towers

  Towers

  
  The art of Self Discipline วินัยในตนเอง
  

  Some shapes are proven to be strong but can still fail. The triangle stands out as very important geometry.

  How high can you hold a litre of water.
  30 sheets of paper.

  

  
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  Strong Shapes

  Strong Shapes

  
  The art of Self Discipline วินัยในตนเอง
  

  Some shapes are proven to be strong but can still fail.

  • Select activity Beams: Construction members

    Consider:
    Costs (paper) and ease of manufacture (time)

    
  • Select activity Strength: Race support

    Beams are made to stop any flat sides from warping or twisting.

    
  • Select activity Forces

    
  • Select activity Stress from Hot Gluing

    
  • Select activity A Stronger Joint