I'm building a balsa wood tower in class, as a part of a group of three. I'm in need of some input about structure design.
currently, it weighs 43 grams, but we have a weight limit of 90 grams. We're trying to get it to hold as much weight as possible.
What would be stronger, having a cross-hatching design on the side of the tower, or having a triangle shape on the side of the tower?
To help imagine what our tower is like:
8 cm square on top, 20 cm square base, with four 50 cm legs.
I'd add a picture, but I have a pitiful lack of camera.
PLZ HALP.
Thanks!
