Thursday 12/3

Today in class we began the Earthquake Engineering Project.  In this project we get the chance to play architect and design and build our own building structured as best as possible to withstand the effects of an earthquake.

Our job for today's class period was to draw out the design for our buildings, which we will start to construct tomorrow.  We will have about 8 days to work on the construction in class.  On thursday the 17th our completed towers will be tested.  A cool earthquake simulator that Ms. Meyer has will simulate the effects of the earthquake.  If your tower withstands an earthquake, the magnitude on the simulator will be increased.  The person or group who have the longest lasting tower, will get some extra credit.

Specifications:

Height- 15 inches

Width-4 inches

Depth- 4 inches

We will only get the supplies that Ms. Meyer gives us in class, so do not bother going out and buying any wood, that is totally cheating.

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