Egg Car Challenge
So what is the Egg Car Challenge?
It's a challenge honed for years by a great teacher in the city of Plainville
Handed down from one generation to the next
To challenge the wit, determination, skill and courage of all those who embark upon it
For those that succeed, You will be immortalized on the Wall of Honor
For those that fail, hey... you've always got some scrambled eggs to eat...
It's a challenge honed for years by a great teacher in the city of Plainville
Handed down from one generation to the next
To challenge the wit, determination, skill and courage of all those who embark upon it
For those that succeed, You will be immortalized on the Wall of Honor
For those that fail, hey... you've always got some scrambled eggs to eat...
The movie that started it all
New 2018 release!
Egg Car Files...
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Car Crash Videos!
Today, we will be watching selected clips below and having discussions to draw similarities to our egg cars. This is part of our 'research' step in our design process.
This video provides some great science into our egg cars. Think of the concepts introduced here to our cars. How can this information help you in this challenge?
What would be a more deadly crash? Crashing a car going into a wall at 50 mph? Or two cars colliding in a head on collision while going 50 mph? Hmmmmmmm
Has anyone heard of the term 'crumple zone' before? What makes them so effective? What other safety features can you see in this car?
Dr. Stapp saved countless lives devising restraint systems for the Air Force and his data and experience led to the widespread use of seat belts in automobiles today. Rocket Sled video
After watching the crash from all angles, which car did better? The Chevy Bel Air weighs more than the '09 Malibu- why do you think the Bel Air did so poorly? Heck, the Bel Air is all metal!
And now a short educational clip about car crashes. How often do you see crumple zones in action? What makes one accident worse than another? None of these were fatal or in the United States.
