Longterm performance in Canandaigua Testing the structure (held 65 pounds) Weight placement and team photo
  above: Local Exhibition - February 7, 2009
ODYSSEY OF THE MIND
CANANDAIGUA ELE. SCH.
TEAM B   13423
Team 13423: Nejia, Reagan, Jeffery, Brian, Kathleen, & Leah
Problem 4: Shock Waves
The problem is to design and build a structure out of balsa wood and glue that will balance and support as much weight as possible while absorbing shockwaves. The team will test its structure by placing weights onto it. During specific intervals the team will place one or two spacers on the top weight and will then place a weight on them. The team will remove the spacers so the top weight falls onto the stack causing a shockwave. The team will add weight until its structure breaks or time ends. The team will also create and use an original method to place its structure onto the tester and will incorporate the testing of the structure into a performance. Cost limit: $140 USD.
Canandaigua Ele. Sch. Team B - 13423 placed 2nd
at the Regional Tournament on February 28, 2009
The hoop routine
Placement of the structure
Testing of the structure... weight placements and shock waves...
final weight placements
continued testing of the structure.
Our team structure held
100 pounds at regionals!
final hoop routine performance complete and sign display
Click here for Region 14 Shockwaves results
Awaiting SPONTANEOUS!
Second place ribbons and trophy!
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