Towers C Science Olympiad 2012
Team Number: C-_____ Team Name: ______
Student names: ______
Do Not Write Below This Line______
Construction Parameters1. Spans over center of Test Base Opening (from any combination of sides) / 3.a / Y / N
2. Does not brace against edges of Test Base or extend below top of Test Base / 3.b / Y / N
3. Loading Block is minimum 40.0 cm above Test Base / 3.c / Y / N
4. Fits through 8.0 cm circle above 15.0 cm / 3.d / Y / N
5. Constructed of wood and glue only / 3.h / Y / N
6. Single structure without detachable pieces / 3.g / Y / N
Testing Set Up
7. Chain and bucket supported only by Loading Block (not directly by Tower) / 3.f / Y / N
8. Center of chain is within 2.5 cm of center of opening in Test Base / 3.a / Y / N
9. Clearance to fit Loading Block and chain (N = tier 4) / 4.c / Y / N
10. Tower supports mass of Loading Block (N = tier 4) / 6.a / Y / N
Other
11. No Competition Violations were committed (N = tier 3) / Y / N
12. For Participation Points only: “P” (unsafe conditions, etc.)
For Disqualification: “DQ” (bad behavior, outside interference, etc.)
Notify team and their coach as soon as possible / General Rules 4, 5; Rule 5.a
Tower Measurements
13. Tower Mass (in grams) ______. __ __ g
14. Tower Height __ __ . __ cm
(Tower height measured to bottom of loading block, in cm, not more than 70.0 cm)
15. Load supported (in kg, not more than 15.000 kg) __ __ . ______Kg
16. Score: [S=Load*(Height-n)/Mass] ______. ______
(n = 5 at Regional, 15 at State, 25 at Nationals) 1st tie breaker = lighter tower, 2nd tie breaker = taller tower)