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Challenge E: TWIST~O~RAMA This is a Structure Challenge!

Challenge E: TWIST~O~RAMA This is a Structure Challenge!. How much does it weigh, can it withstand the impact, and how much weight will it hold?. TEAM MANAGER VERSION 2012/2013. TWIST~O~RAMA ( aka What No Wood? ). Today’s Presentation. Introduction/Synopsis The Central Challenge

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Challenge E: TWIST~O~RAMA This is a Structure Challenge!

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  1. Challenge E: TWIST~O~RAMAThis is a Structure Challenge! How much does it weigh, can it withstand the impact, and how much weight will it hold? TEAM MANAGER VERSION 2012/2013

  2. TWIST~O~RAMA (aka What No Wood?)

  3. Today’s Presentation • Introduction/Synopsis • The Central Challenge • Team Choice Elements • Special Procedures • Other Important Information

  4. Twist~O~Rama Disclaimer • This presentation and comments presented during the webinar are based on the written challenge, but nonetheless represent the interpretation of the Colorado ACMs. The presentation has not been reviewed or approved by the Challenge E ICMs or DI Headquarters. If you are unsure or confused about something, or think we’re in error, please submit a clarification request.

  5. Where This Challenge Will Take The Team! • Design, build, and test a structure of materials from a list, that does not include WOOD. • Test the structure by placing weights on it and by subjecting it to TORQUE-INDUCING forces • Produce a PROP or COSTUME made only of the materials used in the structure. • Tell a story with an unexpected TWIST or SURPRISING change • Create and integrate two TEAM CHOICE ELEMENTS into the presentation. • Budget: Up to $100.00

  6. Team Member and Manager Responsibilities • Read the “Rules of the Road” • Understand the “Rules of the Road” • Read the Challenge • Understand the Challenge • Question the Challenge • Read the Challenge Again • Read the “Rules of the Road” Again • Teams can request a clarification (before 2/15/13)

  7. COLORADO CO-ACMs • Ron Dutton -- rdutton76@gmail.com • Nora Johnson -- nora.johnson@gmail.com • Eric Stevens -- dgo.eric@gmail.com • Jes Cofran -- jmcofran@comcast.net

  8. Ron Dutton (State, South Metro) 303-946-1547 Eric Stevens (State, Southwest) 505-320-9443 Nora Johnson (State, Boulder) 303-762-8328 Jessica Cofran (State, Denver) 303-243-2551 Jim Sirko (Jeffco, North Metro) jsirko@sirko.com Peter and Nora Johnson (Boulder) nora.johnson@gmail.com Mark Adams (Cherry Creek) a2const@hotmail.com Steve Taylor (co-Denver) Stephen.l.taylor@comcast.net Amanda Taylor (Jeffco) Amanda.n.taylor@comcast.net Marcy Greene (North Metro) marcyturtl@aol.com Tala Mastalir (Pikes Peak) tala.n.mastlir@lmco.com Ed Stephens (South) edona4@comcast.net (Western Slope) Contact one of the ACMs. Regional Challenge Masters(Colorado)

  9. Colorado Regional Tournaments[All in 2013] March 2 Pikes Peak and Jeffco March 9 Cherry Creek, South Metro, North Metro March 16 Boulder, Denver March 23 South, Southwest, Western Slope April 13 State Tournament

  10. Team Manager Training January 15, 2013 (Webinar) RCM’s – Please plan to attend one or both of the “live” sessions and join in on the webinars

  11. The Central Challenge

  12. The Central Challenge • Intent of the Challenge: • Design and build a structure made using only materials from a list. • Approved materials do not include natural wood or products made from natural wood. • Test its strength by placing weight upon it at the Tournament and completing impacts. • Scoring based on the ratio of the weight of the Structure to the “total weight held”. • “Total weight held” = actual weight held + bonus for each successful RAM impact

  13. The Central Challenge • Intent of the Challenge (cont’d): • A Story with an unexpected event or twist. • A prop or costume using only the same material types used in the Structure.

  14. The Central Challenge • Structure Specifications: • Must be only from approved materials. • Height: At least 7.5 in. and no more than 9 in. • Weight: total weight of the structure must not exceed 175 grams ( ~ 6.15 ounces) • Must fit on the Structure Tester and have an opening the entire height of the Structure that accepts a circular column with a 2.0 in. (5.1 cm) outside diameter column.

  15. The Central Challenge • Structure Specifications – (cont’d): • Non-acceptable substances include natural wood and materials made from wood (even partially). • Teams must use at least the number of different types of materials specified for the teams competitive level [Elem = 3, Middle = 4, Secondary = 5] • Glue counts as one of the materials.Teams may use more than one type of Glue • Glue: any commercially available adhesive material capable of creating a permanent bond (incl. 2-part epoxy, Gorilla Glue, super glue, wood glue, hot glue & glue using an accelerant).

  16. Special Procedures • The structure must be made entirely of materials listed below. • Elementary level teams must use at least three (3) materials • Middle level teams must use at least four (4) materials • Secondary/college/university level teams must use at least five (5) materials • Only materials from the Structure Materials List (follows) may be used.

  17. Structure Material List (pg. 3) Aluminum Foil Bamboo Copper Wire Cork Corrugated Cardboard Duct Tape Glue Hook-&-Loop fastener Monofilament Fishing Line Newsprint Latex-Free or Mylar Balloons Latex-Free Rubber Bands Pasta (commercial, not homemade) Plastic Toothpicks Plastic Drinking/Stirring Straws Plastic Trash Bags Playing Cards Twist Ties Natural wood & products made from natural wood CANNOTbe used in the Structure or in the scored prop/costume

  18. All forms of a material count as a single material type. All forms of a material don’t need to be the same – can differ in size, shape, thickness, other characteristics, and color (be careful if wire is colored/coated).

  19. FISHING LINE AND WIRE (Examples, not all inclusive) Monofilament Fishing Line: Any single–strand non-metallic fishing line of any weight or diameter. Copper Wire: 16 gauge or smaller single strand (wire gets smaller as gauge increases), so look for between 16 and 30 gauge. Or plastic or paper covered twist ties

  20. M TAPES (Examples, not all inclusive) Clear plastic, masking & painter’s Duct tape Masking and painter’s tapes are paper backed – not allowed Duct tape is typically polyethylene coated with threads or gauze embedded.

  21. Glues/Adhesives (Examples, not all-inclusive) Hot glues allowed “Expanding” foams and similar products are not permitted

  22. Bamboo - OK Toothpicks Plastic - OK Wood - No

  23. Trash Bags Must be trash / garbage bags -- not lunch, sandwich, general storage, etc. Size: 33 gallon or less Black or white

  24. Cardboard <=3/16” thick, with a single accordion fold - OK Cardboard Corrugated rolls - No

  25. Straws Beware – some jumbo straws found in drink shops exceed ¼” diameter – not allowed

  26. Ordinary Newspaper - OK Newsprint Glossy publications - No

  27. Balloons and Rubber Bands • Must be latex free and packaging must be provided. Mylar balloons are acceptable. • Most balloons sold in hobby stores, Target & Walmart, and supermarkets are not latex free. • Hospital gift stores often have latex free balloons. • Rubber band sizes: • 1/32” to 1/8” • Loop Lengths: 1” to 6 “ or 2” to 12”

  28. The Central Challenge • Structure Specifications – (cont’d): • When the structure is checked in and when it is placed for testing it must be a single unit. Multiple free-standing pieces placed on the tester are not allowed. • Must fit • Completely on Tester Base • Around Safety Pole • Rest Only on Tester Base • Contacts only top surface of the Tester Base and the bottom surface of the Pressure Board. • May touch the safety pole.

  29. The Central Challenge • Designing and Building the Structure: • Design a structure that holds weight and takes a torsional impact load from the RAM. • Teams are encouraged to build and test structures prior to the tournament date. • Cannot use any technology that designs, creates, or aids in testing Structure. • Team members must do all tooling and/or shaping of the Structure. • Jigs must be team created. (What is a jig?)

  30. The Central Challenge • Once 8-minute presentation time begins, the team may place structure on tester base and over safety pole and start weight placement at any time. • After pressure board is placed, the team must deliver a RAM impact to a team selected corner of the pressure board. • For scoring purposes a RAM impact is the act of using the RAM impact device to strike/apply a force to a corner of the pressure board. • RAM impact device will be tournament provided.

  31. RAM Impacts • Only team members operating the RAM may be inside the safety line. • The team will place the RAM so that while at rest, its impacting face squarely contacts a marked corner. • After a successful RAM impact, a Bonus Card will be placed on the weight stack. • No weights under the Bonus Cards may be removed. Weights added after the latest Bonus Card may be removed.

  32. Weight Held Measurement: • Each time a total of 45 or more pounds (i.e., 45 to 85#) is added to the weight stack, the team must deliver another RAM impact before adding more weight. • Weight placement appraiser will notify teams if RAM impact done improperly. Team must repeat until successful. • Weight Placement Appraiser will note weight held by the structure and number of RAM impacts completed. • Total Weight Held: sum of weight successfully placed and a 50# bonus for each RAM impact completed. • Weight Held Ratio = Total Weight Held (in Pounds) ÷ the Structure’s weight (in grams, to the nearest 0.1)

  33. The Central Challenge • To Qualify For Scoring: • Structure must meet Physical Specifications • If not brought into compliance, Weight Held = 0 • Teams not making a “good faith” effort to present a Qualifying Structure for testing may present at tournament but will not advance to next level. • Points for: • Official Weight Held Ratio • How creatively multiple materials included and used in the structure.

  34. Bill of Materials • Teams must produce a Bill of Materials (BOM) listing all of the materials used in building the Structure • Examples, and/or packaging of each material used must be presented with the BOM • The Bill of Materials is in addition to the completed Expense Form • BOM must be provided to qualify for score for Structure and Prop/Costume consistency

  35. The Central Challenge - Story • The team will create and present a Story that has an unexpected twist or surprising changed. The twist should contain an element of surprise for the Appraisers.

  36. The Central Challenge - Prop • The team will build a prop or costume made from only the same material types used in their structure • They must include allof the same material types used in their Structure • They may use only the material types used • Only one prop or costume must be from same material types used in the structure • Teams will receive points if they used all and only the same material types and for creativity and workmanship.

  37. General Clarification #2 • October 15, 2012 • In the Challenge, A.5.b should read: “The Weight Placement Appraiser will inform the team each time a RAM Impact is required.  The team will then remove the RAM from the RAM Box and place it next to the Tester.”

  38. General Clarification #3 • November 1, 2012 • In the Challenge, A.5 should read: The Tournament Director will provide the Ram for use at the tournament. (See Section D.4 for a diagram of the Ram.) The Team does NOT bring, and cannot use, its own Ram at the tournament. For the purpose of this Challenge, a Ram Impact is the act of striking a marked corner of the Pressure Board with the Ram. Each Ram Impact will be delivered by a team member. The Ram has been designed to deliver a calibrated impact to the Pressure Board when operated as directed. At all tournament levels the weight of the Ram swinging head must be 2.2 pounds (1kg) plus or minus 5%. When a Ram Impact is required, it will be performed in the following manner: 

  39. General Clarification #4 • November 1, 2012 • In the Challenge, A.5.d should read: The team will place the Ram so that while at rest, its impacting face squarely contacts (touches) a marked corner (team choice) of the Pressure Board. The Ram must impact the Pressure Board in an impact zone that extends from a corner to 2in (5.1cm) from the corner.  This area will be clearly marked on the side of the Pressure Board at all 8 corners.  

  40. Corner designations and impact zones will likely vary between tournaments/regions. Check with your RCM.

  41. General Clarification #5 • November 26, 2012 • In the Challenge, A.3.a.ii, Latex-Free Balloons should read: Latex-Free Balloons: Commercially available non-porous mylar or plastic balloons capable of being inflated.  (Original packaging must be provided.) • Also, in the Challenge A.3.a.ii, Latex-Free Rubber Bands should read: Latex-Free Rubber Bands – Thickness/Width: 1/32in to 1/8in (0.75mm to 3.0mm); Loop Length: 1in – 6in (25 mm – 150mm) or 2in – 12in (50mm – 300mm) opened loop length: A commercially available continuous loop of synthetic rubber, used to hold items together. (Original packaging must be provided.) • And also, in the Challenge, A.3.a.ii, Pasta should read:  Pasta: A commercially available food product.  Examples would include spaghetti, lasagna, fettuccini, macaroni, and noodles.  Home-made pastas are not acceptable.

  42. Commercially available pasta, any style, cooked or uncooked. Home-made pasta is not allowable.

  43. General Clarification #6 • #6 January 8, 2013 • In the Challenge A.5.g should read:   The Ram may not be touched by anything or anyone after it is released, until it has stopped impacting the Pressure Board. • Additionally in the Challenge A.5.i.iv should read:   Ram is touched by anything or anybody after released before it has stopped impacting the Pressure Board.

  44. Team Choice Elements

  45. Team Choice Elements • Presentations include TWO separately scored creations called ‘Team Choice Elements’ • Team Choice Elements may not be a specific item already scored as part of the Central Challenge • Both Team Choice Elements must be present(ed) during 8-minute Presentation • Should have meaningful connection to Central Challenge Solution • Team Choice Elements show off or showcase Interests Skills Areas of strength Talents

  46. Team Choice Elements (cont’d) • Team Choice Elements – (cont’d): • May NOT be specific item already scored in Central Challenge – However; • May be a single distinguishable element of a required item • Must be able to be evaluated as ‘Stand Alone” item • Points for: • Creativity and Originality • Quality, Workmanship, and Effort • Integration (meaningful connection) into the Presentation

  47. Team Choice Elements (cont’d) • Team may create anything they wish for Team Choice Elements including Props Music Technical gadgets Special effects Costumes Physical actions • May Present both Team Choice Elements simultaneously provided that both can be evaluated, identified, and scored separately

  48. Challenge E Special Site and Presentation Information

  49. Typical Performance Area Weigh-In Area Power Cord / Outlet Adult Assistant Weights Tester Base Appraisers’ Table Prep Area Launch Pad Presentation Area RAM storage area In Out

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