Creating a Paper Egg Drop: Challenges & Ideas

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges and ideas for constructing a paper egg drop apparatus that can protect an egg from a 4-meter fall. Participants explore various design concepts while adhering to specific constraints regarding dimensions, weight, and materials.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using a small box cushioned with toilet paper or tissue paper and lined with folded paper, while expressing concerns about the weight and dimensions.
  • Another participant proposes the idea of attaching a parachute to the design, although there is skepticism about its feasibility given the size constraints.
  • A participant mentions a friend's suggestion of creating a collapsing box, seeking clarification on what that entails.
  • There is a proposal for a box with a concertina layer of tissue paper to support the egg, but further details are requested.
  • Participants express a need for diagrams or descriptions to better understand the proposed designs.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants are exploring multiple competing ideas and designs, with no consensus reached on a single approach. There are differing opinions on the practicality of certain suggestions, such as the parachute idea.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working within strict limitations regarding size and weight, which may affect the viability of various proposed designs. The discussion includes uncertainty about the effectiveness of different cushioning methods and structural designs.

Who May Find This Useful

Students or individuals interested in engineering challenges, design projects, or those participating in similar egg drop experiments may find this discussion relevant.

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yes, the famous egg drop experiment. i really need help with ideas on what to construct...i was thinking that i would put a small box cushioned inside with toilet paper or tissue paper and lined with folded(like an accordion) paper / inside a bigger...the problem is:
• The over all dimensions can be no larger than 14 cm
• The over all weight (without the egg) can not exceed 35 grams.
• The egg must survive a 4 Meter fall onto a hard surface.
• The apparatus must be made of paper or paper products
with the small amount of weight it can be, I am not sure it would work...i was also thinking that maybe i should make a parachute to attach to it...or put "wings"

any thoughts?
 
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or maybe attach a parachute?
ideas??
 
but then that...wouldn't work either since it can only be 14 cm...
 
You should make something like this:
 

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I'm not sure if I'm supposed to do click on anything on that last post...it says attachments pending approval? anyways...i went around asking other people about this today and a friend suggested that i should make a collapsing box? has anyone ever tried making one? I'm not really sure what it is...
 
A box with a concertina layer of tissue paper on which the egg rests
 
do you (or anyone) have a diagram for this? could you describe how to make one?
 
is it something like this?
 

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