Stick Tower

Brainstorm

We wanted to make a tower that could withstand an earthquake or other natural disasters. We found inspiration of the Interstate commerce tower and built our tower based on it.

Create

(Initial Sketch)

Prototype 1

We didn't have a design for prototype 1. This tower was going to be made out of toothpicks. The goal was to Have the tower under 40g,Had to reach a height of 49cm ,Withstand at least the avg class weight, Stay within toothpick limit, and have a 90% efficiency

(Initial Sketch)

Prototype 2

This tower was intended to be more strong than prototype 1. This tower was made of stronger wood.

Test

Prototype 1

Overall, our test went well. We were satisfied with the result of our tower’s durability. The tower held up to 60g of lateral weight.

Prototype 2

It was able to hold 350 grams , which is an improvement from prototype 1

Final Product

(Completed)

Prototype 1

Was rigged and didn't hold much weight

weighed aroud 80 grams

(Completed)

Prototype 2

Looks more straight and more organized.

We had a plan so it looks more professional than the first.

weighted around 122 grams

Revise

Prototype 1:

Sept- Planning

Oct- Started building, getting the base done, started building up

November- Finishing the tower and testing, didn't really do good

Prototype 2:

Jan- Started planning

Feb- Finished the base and started building the stories section by section

March- Finished the tower and tested, was better than prototype 1

Link for daily reflections: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1t0iIQ8YeaCDJ93BNaVeXLdqsvrEKXyq09BVL1cmJa0k/edit?usp=sharing

Research

Prototype 1

Prototype #2

Evaluate

The difference between Prototype 1 and 2 was that we had different experiences in working as a team. In the first one, we didn't have much of a plan but the next time around we did. We sometimes stayed afterschool and worked on the project, which is where communication comes in to play.

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