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Exploring Zig-Zag Design Arrangements:
During Week 4, our main focus was to figure out how to arrange the zig-zag structure using popsicle sticks in a way that would provide enough stability to hold 800 ml of water at the top. To achieve this, we discussed and tested three different arrangements for the popsicle sticks:
1) Triangle Arrangement (Truss Design):
1) Triangle Arrangement (Truss Design):
This arrangement is based on a truss bridge structure, where the popsicle sticks are arranged into small triangles. The triangular shapes help distribute the weight more evenly across the structure, making it stable and resilient under load.
2) interwoven pattern:
2) interwoven pattern:
In this design, the popsicle sticks are woven together, creating a connected and flexible structure. This pattern added strength due to the interlocking sticks, but it lacked the firmness needed to support heavier loads. While it showed potential for small weights, it was less stable with larger weights, such as 800 ml of water, as the flexibility reduced the overall sturdiness.
3) side-by-side arrangement
3) side-by-side arrangement
This arrangement involved placing the popsicle sticks side by side to create a flat, stable base. While this setup provided a strong and even surface, it did not offer as much vertical support and struggled to bear heavier loads. Although easy to assemble, this arrangement was best suited for lower weights, as it lacked the structural integrity provided by the triangular design.
Additional Stability with Sand-Filled Bottles:
To increase the overall stability, we also decided to place small sand-filled mineral bottles at each corner of every level. These weights helped to anchor each level, adding balance and reducing the risk of toppling, especially when weight was applied from above.
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