I have never done this; however I would first shape the container as a half sphere, maximizing the bottom by the full 12" diameter (distributing the impact over a larger area). I would place a weight in the center of the base to control how it falls and lands, and then secure the egg at the top of the dome surrounded by the large bubble wrap. The theory is this: controlling the way the egg falls allows you to maximize the effectiveness of the cushioning by knowing where to put it.
Alex Dennehy [EMAIL PROTECTED] P.S. I always wanted to do this! -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Desert Eagle Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2004 8:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: rodmakers Subject: [VFB] OT, HELP from Science type people... OK, Here is the problem, I was "Notified" today at dinner, that "I" was selected by Amanda for her science project assistant. Here is the task. We have until Monday night to design, build and "Test" a protective shell to house an Egg, (not hard boiled but raw). It must protect the Egg in a toss from a 35' building roof. If the egg survives unbroken, she gets a 100, if it brakes she gets a "0". Each student "Picked" their partner, (parent or sibling), at school. The instructions read that we can use "Any" resource to construct the protective case, (IE, internet, friends, Nasa Employees whatever). The outside diameter of the "Protective Case" can be no larger than 12". Our first thoughts are to wrap the egg in small bubble wrap, inside larger bubble wrap and then encase it in some form of protective case. That is our basic Idea. Anyone ever done this successfully ??? We need help and have to construct and test the prototype by NLT Sunday. Jimi
