EGG CHALLENGE 3: TRADITIONAL EGG DROP
The purpose of this project was to contruct a structure that will protect a raw egg from a fall. Our group, Kevin, Philip, and I, were to create a create a paper structure that is tested to adequately protect an egg.
The class component testing was very helpful because we knew which separate designs worked best in order to protect the raw egg. We knew using the parachute, paper balloons, and cylinders will work well.
The other teams' designs also helped out because we saw how others' structures performed on their tests so we knew what we can change to make ours better. Our group didn't use the cone, instead we changed to use paper balloons.
Our egg survived the drop tests on the first day. On the first drop, although it didn't crack, it didn't land in the landing zone. On the second drop, it landed in the landing zone and the raw egg survived. I think all of the different components of the structure did well in supporting the egg.
Our egg also survived on the second day. We tested the drop two times. The structure didn't make it into the landing zone on the first try, but on the second try it landed within the landing zone.
For the structure to work better next time, we would add a bigger parachute and add more weight so the structure can fall slowly but precisely onto the landing zone.
1st Drop
2nd Drop
4th Drop
