Design a Container to Survive a 15 Meter Drop

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The discussion focuses on designing a container that can survive a 15-meter drop using limited materials, including paper clips, rubber bands, straws, and aluminum foil. The container must allow for easy opening and closing for egg inspection and fit into a 30 cm cubed box before the drop. Suggestions emphasize creating a lightweight parachute and a cushioning system for the egg, as these methods have been effective in similar projects. The user expresses frustration with previous threads that did not provide useful guidance. Overall, the goal is to innovate within material constraints to ensure the egg's safety during the drop.
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Hey, I know there are already many of this threads, but I checked them all out and none can help me in my project. Well, in my project I have limited amount of materials, and I have already tried out various designs with no success, so any help would be great. Here are the details:

Drop altitude 15 meters.
Materials:
5 paper clips (2 large, 3 small)
2 rubber bands
1 30cm string
4 flexible straws
1 band aid
2 tissue papers (regulation size sheets, no scent)
1 30x30cm aluminium foil
2fts of scoth tape (adhesive purpose only)
2 half sheets of paper

Design specification:


  • The design must allow easy opening and closing for egg inspection
  • Before the container is dropped, it must fit into a 30 cm. cubed box

Thanks in advance :smile:
 
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These are all the same. Build a lightweight parachute, and a lightweight cushion for the egg. The other threads cover the same stuff.
 
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