Problem Solving:Transportation

Systems

The Activity:Egg Crash Vehicle

To design and build a vehicle that will carry an egg safely down a wooden ramp and protect it from cracking as it does the following…

The Problem:

Objectives:

Travels further than 33 feet down ramp.

Crashes into brick wall 12 “ from bottom of ramp and leaves the occupant in one piece.

Costs $25.00 or less to build.

The Vehicle

Constraints or Limitations

Constraints:

Specifications Width of Vehicle: at least 3 inches but

not wider than 7 inches including the wheels.

Length of Vehicle: at least 6 inches but not more than 8 inches

Height of Vehicle: not taller than 4 inches (measured from “ground” to top of roof)

Materials

One of the seven resources of technology. The others are:PeopleInformationTools/ MachinesCapitalEnergyTime

. Material Constraints

The chassis (frame) will be made out of masonite.YOU MAY NOT GLUE OR STAPLE ANYTHING TO CHASSIS.Staples and glue are free!!You may purchase any of the following materials up to the stated limits. However, in no case will a student be allowed to purchase more than the allowable amount nor will any other materials from the technology lab or home be allowed. ( if tape becomes ‘unsticky’ it can be replaced. Lost pieces will be replaced for free). Nothing may be glued to masonite or axle holders.

Material Maximum Amt. Allowed Price Per Piece

Masonite base(3”x6”) 1 piece $6.00 eachAxle (1/8” x 5”) (wood) 2 piece 1.00 eachWheels 4 pieces 1.00 eachCardboard (3”x6”) 2 piece 1.00 eachStick wood (1/4” x 1/2” x 12”) 2 pieces 2.00 eachStraw 1 piece 1.00 eachOak tag (8” x 10”) 2 piece 2.00 eachCotton Balls 3 pieces 1.00 each Masking Tape 10 inches 2.00 eachString 10 inches 1.00 eachRubber Bands 3 pieces 1.00 eachPaper Clips 4 pieces 1.00 eachTongue Depressors 2 pieces 1.00 each

Your Total Cost $ __________.00