Rollercoaster study

[coaster mad]

Well at school we have to do a case study and we were allowed to do it about anything so I decided to do mine about rolllercoasters, but i cant think of a question for my case study so if you guys wouldnt mind would you be able to help me think of a question. Also I'm not to sure what I should include in the case study so if you guys had any ides for this aswell please post i will be most appreciative.

 

Thanks again

 

 

Coaster mad

[steel]

"Lyke, why doesn't the Boomerang have lyke more than lyke one lyke train, 'n' stuff?"

 

Seriously,

"What are the safety features of a common roller coasters, do they function properly, and where on, in, or around the ride are they needed?"

[Xxhershey818xX]

hey i tried that but my school wouldnt let me cause i already did 3 other projects on roller coasters! lol anyway you should o like il come back to you!

[Jumboshrmp]

hey i tried that but my school wouldnt let me cause i already did 3 other projects on roller coasters! lol anyway you should o like il come back to you!

Sorry I didn't understand that last sentence.

[Simon Baynham]

Hi. Your case study could investigate the advantages and disadvantages of building from wood or steel. Indeed some coasters are built from both! Perhaps you could compare and contrast the two (or 4) different styles: cost to build / maintain, rideability, longevity, the overall experience and rider opinion. You could do a poll! (sound familiar)

 

Simon Baynham (UK)

[coaster mad]

Sorry I forgot to mention it is for science so it has to be based on/involve science.

[Simon Baynham]

There's a few 'sciency' and 'educational' coaster DVDs in the Media Library. You could borrow a few titles (for free!) and base your case study on the programmes.

 

DVD2 The physics of amusement park rides. (30 mins)

DVD51 Rollercoaster physics (26 mins)

DVD52 Designing thrill rides from start to finish (25 mins)

 

There's more! Remember these are proper DVDs, not footage recorded off the tv... so they might be of some use to you!

 

Simon Baynham (UK)