Humpty Dumpty & Flying High
Type of Event: Individual (group of two students)
Description of Humpty Dumpty: The contestants shall design and build a shipping container that will prevent an uncooked chicken egg (Grade A Large) from breaking when dropped from an initial height of 30 feet. At the discretion of the judges, surviving eggs will then be taken higher and dropped a second time. The container must be less than 2000 cubic cm in volume, with no single dimension longer than 25 cm. The maximum weight, including the egg, cannot exceed 1,200 grams. contestants must be able to remove the egg without damage. THE STRUCTURE MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT.
Materials: Any materials may be used in the design, as long as the structure meets the design and contest rules as outlined below. THE STRUCTURE MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT. Each group will have 10 minutes to make adjustments to their structure.
Rules and Needed Skills:
Where:
S = the success factor with values equal
S = 10000 if egg does not break
S = 1000 if egg breaks
W = weight of container with egg (grams) (cannot exceed 1,200 grams)
L = Longest dimension (cm) (no dimension longer than 25 cm)
V = Volume (cm3) (cannot exceed 2000 cm3)
Description of Flying High: The team will construct and launch one aerodynamic device that remains aloft for a maximum amount of time and travels a maximum distance after release.
Rules and Needed Skills:
Description of Humpty Dumpty: The contestants shall design and build a shipping container that will prevent an uncooked chicken egg (Grade A Large) from breaking when dropped from an initial height of 30 feet. At the discretion of the judges, surviving eggs will then be taken higher and dropped a second time. The container must be less than 2000 cubic cm in volume, with no single dimension longer than 25 cm. The maximum weight, including the egg, cannot exceed 1,200 grams. contestants must be able to remove the egg without damage. THE STRUCTURE MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT.
Materials: Any materials may be used in the design, as long as the structure meets the design and contest rules as outlined below. THE STRUCTURE MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT. Each group will have 10 minutes to make adjustments to their structure.
Rules and Needed Skills:
- No kits or pre-made designs may be used. The structure must be the individual's invention.
- The structure must be completely released (no strings or other attachments). NO PARACHUTES!
- The structure must land in a designated target area.
- No propulsion systems will be allowed.
- No gases (e.g. helium) other than air can be present in the structure when it is weighed.
- Volume will be calculated based on the shape of the container (inside air volume/space will not be subtracted out).
- Grade A Large eggs will be supplied at the competition. Teams may not use their own egg.
- All containers will be inspected by judge before they are dropped.
- Once an egg is weighed with the structure, that egg cannot be exchanged for another.
- If the egg is damaged during placement in the container, there will be a 50 point deduction. The contestant will have one other change to place an egg in without breaking the egg.
- The egg must be undamaged after the drop in order for the score to be recorded.
Where:
S = the success factor with values equal
S = 10000 if egg does not break
S = 1000 if egg breaks
W = weight of container with egg (grams) (cannot exceed 1,200 grams)
L = Longest dimension (cm) (no dimension longer than 25 cm)
V = Volume (cm3) (cannot exceed 2000 cm3)
Description of Flying High: The team will construct and launch one aerodynamic device that remains aloft for a maximum amount of time and travels a maximum distance after release.
Rules and Needed Skills:
- Each student will be provided with three sheets of standard copy paper, 20 cm of transparent tape, and two standard paper clips.
- Student may bring a scissors and ruler if desired. No other materials may be used.
- Student will have 5 minutes to construct his device.
- The device must be aerodynamic in design.
- The device must be launched from one hand.
- Each device must make two flights: (1) The first will be from a step ladder on the gymnasium floor. Time aloft will be recorded. (2) The second will be from the basketball court endline. Distance beyond the line will be recorded.
- Feet must remain planted during either launch.
- Each contestant will be given 4 minutes during which both flights must be made. Multiple flights may be made within the time limit as long as the judge has time to record each flight.