ROCK CONCERT STAGE DESIGN CHALLENGE - 2001

FINAL DESIGNS

PROVING TESTS & DESTRUCTIVE TESTS

 

Columns strengthened by corrugated effect. Bending sheet material increases its rigidity and strength. Cylindrical columns with high diameter : length ratio are strong.
Box crating effect idea observed from the underside of plastic carry-boxes. The idea of cross bracing tried out

Concertina/ZigZag support.

Design folio - ideas development

5 kg Proving Test

Model being loaded until failure point is reached. 

 

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