Quarantineering Project (Egg Drop) by Anna Axelson https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd Made with good vibes. :) en-us 2020-04-17 17:53:30 UTC 2024-07-27 11:30:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f95a.png ~Brainstorming Era~ anna_axelson https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd/wish/513449183 When first starting this project, I figured I should begin with some sort of research and time to gather my thoughts and ideas.  So, I found some videos of egg drop experiments and websites on how to correctly conduct this trial.  The theme that I found to be prevalent in everything I saw was the importance of lots of padding and volatile material, that "absorbed the shock".  So at this point, I began to look into different materials that would work to lessen the force.  ]]> 2020-04-17 17:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd/wish/513449183 /Possible Materials List/ anna_axelson https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd/wish/513456325 (The materials I figured would be most force-absorbent and easy to find around my house...)
--Foam--
--Bubble Wrap--
--Pipe Cleaners--
--Elastic Bands--

And lastly...
I considered using lettuce as a sort of nest to add cushioning.  ]]> 2020-04-17 18:01:17 UTC https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd/wish/513456325 Design anna_axelson https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd/wish/515889518 I worked with my Dad to find material around the house, along with what I could add to the holder for maximum protection.  At last, I came up with the product.  I would find a small box, and put the egg in there.  But, the egg would be in a ziploc bag with a cushion-like material (possibly foam, bubble wrap, or lettuce).  Then, the bag would be suspened in the box using pipe cleaners, and some sort of sticking substance (glue, tape, ect;.)]]> 2020-04-19 19:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd/wish/515889518 Building Process anna_axelson https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd/wish/518674618 Equipment-
Styrofoam (I considered using this, but didn't in the final design)
  • Cardboard Box
  • Sealed Air Packet
  • Bubble Wrap
  • Pipe Cleaners
  • Ziploc bag
  • Glue Gun 
Description-
I had a little trouble with arranging the pipe cleaners properly, and the glue gun was a bit problematic at times. But overall, it turned out better than I thought I would.

]]> 2020-04-20 20:59:11 UTC https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd/wish/518674618 Final Product anna_axelson https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd/wish/521786560 2020-04-22 02:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd/wish/521786560 DROP TIME anna_axelson https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd/wish/524357334 I dropped the box at 3 meters, about 9 3/4 feet out my window. I inspected the egg, and it survived the fall perfectly without a crack. ]]> 2020-04-22 23:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/anna_axelson/ziw0h5gz33m3wcdd/wish/524357334