Cardboard Boat Model: Can 3 People Sit?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility of constructing a cardboard or paper boat capable of supporting three people while withstanding various environmental challenges such as water and wind. The context includes practical considerations for a project or competition involving such a boat.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the possibility of building a paper boat that can hold three people and endure external conditions.
  • Another participant suggests that cardboard boat races are common in colleges and implies that constructing a paper boat is feasible, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right adhesive and considering the size of the individuals.
  • A participant notes that the boat will face various obstacles, and the selection of riders is not under their control, which may affect the design and construction.
  • A later reply references historical examples of paper boat races, mentioning Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki and a contest in England, suggesting that there are precedents for such projects.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility and design considerations for the boat, with no consensus reached on the specific requirements or challenges involved.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of detailed specifications regarding the boat's design, the materials' properties, and the environmental conditions it will face.

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i just want to ask..is it possible to make a paper boat where in 3 people can sit there and withstand the effect of water, wind etc? because we have to do it and the only material would be paper (of course maybe glue tape etc)..thanks!
 
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Cardboard boat races are pretty standard stuff in a lot of colleges. I would venture that making a paper boat would be doable just make sure you do your research on the adhesive used...and get small people.
 
the thing is it would be exposed to different obstacles and the last boat standing will win..we cannot choose the people who will ride the boat
 
rejz55 said:
the thing is it would be exposed to different obstacles and the last boat standing will win..we cannot choose the people who will ride the boat

Just for background, you might read Thor Heyerdahl's Kon-Tiki. There was also a kind of nutty "contest" in England where people have rowed paper boats along the canals in Kent (I think); you might Google that.
 
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