Our Road Sign Support
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Before we could even start constructing our sign support, my team and I first had to decide which design to create. Out of the three types of road signs, we ultimately chose to build a double column-double support structure. We chose to build a double column-double support structure because it looked the sturdiest, and it appeared to be the strongest design, which was what we sought out in the first place. The materials we used to build the support included straws, hot glue, scissors, tape, and paper. There are straws on the side to give it height, straws going across to give it width, and in between those straws are small straws that serve as diagonals. All of the straws were connected by the hot glue. Our first design was pretty strong- it could withstand 581 grams of weight placed on its weakest point. We were pleased with the initial outcome, but we saw a few ways that we could improve it. We added straws that were placed vertically on the straws that went across to give it extra support. Our second design was even better than the first. The results of the second test indicated that we had significantly improved the road sign support. The second support was able to withstand 675.8 grams place from its weakest point. Along with constructing this, we also had to pitch it to real companies by creating a business proposal and and a digital commercial.
Above: Our Road Sign Support's frontal view.
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Above: Our Road Sign Support's frontal view.
If you are interested in seeing the components of our project, feel free to click the links or buttons below.
Above: The side view of the Road Sign Support.
Above: The top view of the Road Sign Support.