Brick Drop Challenge

Classroom Demonstration: Introduction & Core Concepts

Cushioning & Protective Frames

💪🏽 Distribute Force

▶️ Watch video

☁️ Cushioning

🏠 Protective Frame

📌 Materials

  • 1 Paper Cone Cup

  • 10 Sheets of Paper

  • 1 Roll of Tape

  • Brick Enclosure with Weight

Now it’s your turn!

Now that you’ve seen how protective frames and cushioning can help redistribute force and reinforce structures, can you build your own structure that protects an object from a drop test?