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Wrap Link Sdpecifications
Wrap Link Sdpecifications
Wrap Link Sdpecifications
Team C-HELIX
WRAP- LINK
EVENT: To construct a folding bridge.
MATERIAL REQUIRED:
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CONSTRAINTS:
1. There should be only three folds, without any kind of support (i.e. 4 members- first member being
fixed.)
2. Folding must be such that each successive member should completely rest over the preceding
member.
3. You cannot use any threads other than the cotton threads.
4. Folding \unfolding mechanism should be over the overhang behind the vertical piers provided at the
specified distance (see figure).
5. Truss making is not mandatory. You can make the bridge without the truss, only criteria is that the
bridge should be able to Fold and unfold by the same mechanism only.
6. The base area at the supports (area surrounded by the piers) must be 20 cm X 20 cm.
Folding and
Unfolding
Mechanism
10cm
30 cm
5 cm
20 cm
5 cm
60 cm
7. Piers and Base of the piers can be of any material, but the span and truss (if used) should be only of
the Popsicle sticks.
8. The length of the last member of the bridge should be 10cm.
9. The minimum width of the path should not be less than one Popsicle stick length.
NIMBUS 2K15
Team C-HELIX
JUDGING CRITERIA:
Load testing will be done by placing the loads on the free end of the span.
a)
b)
c)
d)
Qualification Criteria:
Dimensional specifications.
Folding.
Unfolding.
Aesthetical appearance (should look like a bridge).
should be minimum.
B. Testing will be done till the bridge remains in serviceable condition.
For any Query related to the event Wrap-Link you may contact the undersigned.
Mr Mohit Rattan,
Executive Member,
Team C-HELIX,
Contact No. 09816499010
(NOTE: Original Copy of the Specifications is being maintained by The Team C-HELIX. So any alteration to
this will not be entertained.)