An "Engineering" Puzzle

[Globus]

Hi budding designers. Here's a problem to solve.

You are to throw a raw (uncooked) egg out of a window, from at least the second floor of a building, without it breaking.

Your challenge is to get it the furthest away from the other competitors, within your encasement.

You are provided with
Cardboard (as much as you need of packaging quality).
Drinking straws (the non bendy type)
Straw (dried grass)
Sellotape (as much as you need).

Come up with a design.

I'm sole judge.

[Sandstorm]

Your challenge is to get it the furthest away from the other competitors, within your encasement.

Wot?

[C69]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... D2Vl1JRFLJ

[C69]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... D2Vl1JRFLJ


I'm going pyramid straw design

[SaintK]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... D2Vl1JRFLJ


I'm going pyramid straw design

Let him do it himself
He's a self-confessed expert on all things engineering
Don't you remember?

[Globus]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... D2Vl1JRFLJ


I'm going pyramid straw design

Let him do it himself
He's a self-confessed expert on all things engineering
Don't you remember?

And you don't know the answer. Do you?

The egg has to travel the furthest. Not the same as dropping it vertically.

You actually don't have to use straws. Think on and try to solve this instead of using your usual pathetic pop at me.

[Globus]

Sir Duke - Bass Style

[SaintK]

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source= ... D2Vl1JRFLJ


I'm going pyramid straw design

Let him do it himself
He's a self-confessed expert on all things engineering
Don't you remember?

And you don't know the answer. Do you?

The egg has to travel the furthest. Not the same as dropping it vertically.

You actually don't have to use straws. Think on and try to solve this instead of using your usual pathetic pop at me.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Globus]

Let him do it himself
He's a self-confessed expert on all things engineering
Don't you remember?

And you don't know the answer. Do you?

The egg has to travel the furthest. Not the same as dropping it vertically.

You actually don't have to use straws. Think on and try to solve this instead of using your usual pathetic pop at me.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Yep. I was right. You have no idea have you? Try to solve the puzzle without a reference to me.

[Globus]

Come on fellas, have a punt.

[The Druid]

When a robot can dance better than you ever could.

[Sandstorm]

When a robot can dance better than you ever could.

Watch without sound, they look like they’re ready to kill you.

[The Druid]

When a robot can dance better than you ever could.

Watch without sound, they look like they’re ready to kill you.

Yes, I see what you mean the grandad of the T-800.
Some incredible engineering by any standard though.

[Globus]

Have you seen the computer that can do Rubik's Cube?

[Kawazaki]

Wrap it in cardboard then FedEx the egg.

Do I win £5?

[average joe]

This is like deja vu only it's not.

[Globus]

Nah. It's the failure of the Google boys who cannot find a decent answer.

I'd say, have a go. I'll tell you what you want to get right.

[Slick]

Wrap it up in all the packing stuff and boot it out the window whilst laughing maniacally at your competitors who you have sellotaped up, with straws in their mouths to breath, writhing on the floor.

Collect trophy and drink Champagne.

[SaintK]

Nah. It's the failure of the Google boys who cannot find a decent answer.

I'd say, have a go. I'll tell you what you want to get right.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Sandstorm]

Wrap it up in all the packing stuff and boot it out the window whilst laughing maniacally at your competitors who you have sellotaped up, with straws in their mouths to breath, writhing on the floor.

Collect trophy and drink Champagne.

Winner!

[Globus]

No. Must do better. Like the idea of shampoo though.

[Globus]

Nah. It's the failure of the Google boys who cannot find a decent answer.

I'd say, have a go. I'll tell you what you want to get right.

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Terribly sorry "old bean" but you can add all the ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ you like. You don't have a clue. Do try not to post your ignorance. Try an attempt at an answer.

I doubt you can. That says at lot about you. Not me.

[SaintK]

Nah. It's the failure of the Google boys who cannot find a decent answer.

I'd say, have a go. I'll tell you what you want to get right.

And you've never used Google
You puffed-up pompous littler man

[SaintK]

Nah. It's the failure of the Google boys who cannot find a decent answer.

I'd say, have a go. I'll tell you what you want to get right.

And you've never used Google
You puffed-up pompous little man

[Globus]

Nah. It's the failure of the Google boys who cannot find a decent answer.

I'd say, have a go. I'll tell you what you want to get right.

And you've never used Google
You puffed-up pompous little man

What a hillock are you? A small one. Try and answer the question. You cannot, can you! Proves your worth.

[Globus]

Of course I use Google. Who doesn't? So use it, clever clogs and get the answer. I'm waiting.

[Raggs]

And you've never used Google
You puffed-up pompous little man

What a hillock are you? A small one. Try and answer the question. You cannot, can you! Proves your worth.

You do realise this is the sort of experiment that basically everyone has done at least once in their school room physics classes? It's not some sort of deep thought exercise.

[Globus]

What a hillock are you? A small one. Try and answer the question. You cannot, can you! Proves your worth.

You do realise this is the sort of experiment that basically everyone has done at least once in their school room physics classes? It's not some sort of deep thought exercise.

So. Post the answer.

[Raggs]

What a hillock are you? A small one. Try and answer the question. You cannot, can you! Proves your worth.

You do realise this is the sort of experiment that basically everyone has done at least once in their school room physics classes? It's not some sort of deep thought exercise.

So. Post the answer.

Actually I'm more interested in your answer. I've a few ideas, but I want to know what the actual challenge is in terms of what you think is best, seeing as you've placed yourself as sole judge.

[Globus]

I really don't mind if a poster gets a good solution. It may be better than mine. It's for entertainment during lockdown but certain posters think it a good idea to have a go at me.

I'm a sailor. I've weathered plenty of storms in my time. Water off a duck's back.

Forget about me. Just have a solution of such.

[Raggs]

I really don't mind if a poster gets a good solution. It may be better than mine. It's for entertainment during lockdown but certain posters think it a good idea to have a go at me.

I'm a sailor. I've weathered plenty of storms in my time. Water off a duck's back.

Forget about me. Just have a solution of such.

I do. You clearly have your best idea. Let's see it/read it.

[Globus]

You do realise this is the sort of experiment that basically everyone has done at least once in their school room physics classes? It's not some sort of deep thought exercise.

So. Post the answer.

Actually I'm more interested in your answer. I've a few ideas, but I want to know what the actual challenge is in terms of what you think is best, seeing as you've placed yourself as sole judge.

Happy to let others judge really. It's the thought process that interests me. I was given this challenge at a conference centre up the A1. I bunged my effort from three floors up, against another five teams of six.

[Globus]

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[Globus]

I really don't mind if a poster gets a good solution. It may be better than mine. It's for entertainment during lockdown but certain posters think it a good idea to have a go at me.

I'm a sailor. I've weathered plenty of storms in my time. Water off a duck's back.

Forget about me. Just have a solution of such.

I do. You clearly have your best idea. Let's see it/read it.

But mine might not be ideal. I'll hang fire. Nobody as yet has put up a possibility.

[SaintK]

Of course I use Google. Who doesn't? So use it, clever clogs and get the answer. I'm waiting.

Oh do shut up you silly little man. I have absolutely no interest in your puzzle, neither does anyone else by the looks

[Globus]

Of course I use Google. Who doesn't? So use it, clever clogs and get the answer. I'm waiting.

Oh do shut up you silly little man. I have absolutely no interest in your puzzle, neither does anyone else by the looks

Don't have an interest in it SaintK. I care nothing about your opinions. You have a go at me, not the puzzle.

That puts you right down the ladder. You are coming across as a student in a basement under tier 4.

For goodness' sake, grow up. You are in for intellectual slaughter on here.

You are some of the rot that has set in. Lacking in sense of humour is a starter.

[Slick]

Globus, for the love of God just tell us your idea.

[Globus]

Globus, for the love of God just tell us your idea.

Will do Slick. Just waiting to see what others might come up with.

Hint. It's round.

[Slick]

OK.

Mods, please zap the thread

[Globus]

OK.

Mods, please zap the thread

Why?