Building Structures with Spaghetti

The video tutorial challenges viewers to build a tall, free-standing structure using spaghetti and tape. It emphasizes the importance of using triangles for stability and explains the roles of compressive and tensile forces. The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for constructing the structure and encourages testing its strength by placing objects on top. Participants are invited to share their creations online for feedback.

What is the main challenge in this week's task?

• Building a structure using only marshmallows

• Creating a free-standing structure as tall as possible

• Designing a structure with only squares

• Building a structure using only glue

Why are triangles preferred over squares in building the structure?

• Squares are more aesthetically pleasing

• Squares are stronger than triangles

• Triangles are more stable under pressure

• Triangles are easier to build

What materials can be used to join the spaghetti pieces?

• Staples and pins

• Rubber bands and clips

• Tape, string, or marshmallows

• Glue and nails

What force is held by the vertical pieces of spaghetti?

• Compressive force

• Tensile force

• Gravitational force

• Shear force

What is the first step in starting your structure?

• Making an entire wall

• Building a roof

• Creating a base with squares

• Adding decorations

What should you do if the building process gets tricky?

• Start over

• Ask an adult or friend for help

• Use more tape

• Stop building

What can you do to test the strength of your structure?

• Shake it

• Leave it in the sun

• Place objects on top

• Paint it

What should you do after completing your structure?

• Disassemble it

• Submit a picture to Instagram or the site

• Give it to a friend

• Throw it away

Who will review your submitted structure?

• A professional architect

• A fellow student

• A Brain Chase engineer

• A teacher

What is a benefit of this challenge?

• You can always make repairs

• You get to eat the spaghetti

• You learn to use glue

• You build a permanent structure