In this project we worked in a team of three or two to design and had to construct an efficient structural frame (using playing cards and masking tape) to support a maximum design load of five pounds. Any structure that did not meet the design criteria or that failed at a load of less than five pounds was disqualified from the competition.
competition results: our results weren't that bad because our structure was able to support the five pound load and i think it wasn't that bad. but compared to the rest of the class it was bad because other structures were able to support more loads. but overall i think we did a good job.
Structural Efficiency Rating calculation: weight of structure = 32grams, load supported by our structure= 2900grams, structural efficiency rating = 2900g/32g = 90.625.
Conclusion: In conclusion i think that we could have done better if we had created a better structure which included more round pillars to support the weight also anything that could help put all the weight to the bottom of the structure instead of the top or the walls. But i think that overall we did a god job.
