Building a Bungee Jumping Structure: Calculating the Max Force

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Building a bungee jumping structure requires precise calculations for the maximum force it must withstand. The use of elastic bands with a constant k for the bungee rope is noted, but accurate structural design cannot rely on anonymous online input. Consulting a qualified structural engineer is essential for ensuring safety and compliance with engineering standards. The importance of professional guidance in such projects is emphasized. Proper expertise is crucial for successful and safe bungee jump structure design.
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I have been asked to build a prototype structure for bungee jumping.
Although, I am struggling with the calculations for the maximum force that the whole structure will have to sustain.
For the bungee jumping rope, I am using elastic bands with constant k.
 
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You cannot design a structure using anonymous input from an Internet forum so we cannot help you here. You will need to work with a qualified structural engineer instead.

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For simple comparison, I think the same thought process can be followed as a block slides down a hill, - for block down hill, simple starting PE of mgh to final max KE 0.5mv^2 - comparing PE1 to max KE2 would result in finding the work friction did through the process. efficiency is just 100*KE2/PE1. If a mousetrap car travels along a flat surface, a starting PE of 0.5 k th^2 can be measured and maximum velocity of the car can also be measured. If energy efficiency is defined by...

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