Each year, Fluor comes up with fun and interesting project to challenge our students and this year is no exception. Actually, I think this year's project might be the most fun project (the school teams have participated in 2017 and 2018 challenges).
So, what is this year's challenge? Build a device to play volleyball!
Listed below are the approved materials list.
Your score is based on the amount of material your team used and a number of times the ball made it over the net without touching the ground in the allotted time.
Please, check out the website for more details.
One of the reasons why I love Fluor Engineering Challenge is the fact that this challenge has real life consequences for material choices. Things cost money, and how much or little most it cost to build your project affects the outcome of your project, too. Just like real life situations.
Engineers can build incredibly strong and safe houses, or long-lasting batteries, or whatever it is we're looking to build. However, if these houses or batteries or whatever it is costs too much, it's out of reach for most of the people. And that's not a successful completion in real life. So, I really appreciate the cost consequences associated with every Fluor Engineering Challenge.
I am planning to do this project fairly soon. I'll keep you posted.
Have fun & have a great day!
