How To Build A Water Rocket - Marysville
[Pages:24]How To Build A Water Rocket
DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
Brainstorm
The first step in the design of a water bottle rocket is brainstorming. Brainstorming is a problem-solving technique that involves the spontaneous contribution of ideas from all members of the group.
Design Possibilities
The following are illustrations of possible designs for the fins. Any variation of these suggested designs may be used and found to perform better than another when combined with various bottle designs.
!Stop! All fins must be at least 10 cm from the throat exit plane of the bottle see diagram 1. This schematic is provided solely to give examples of fin design. We encourage you to be creative.
MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION Off-limit Materials
The following list of materials should NOT be used in any form in the construction of the water rocket. They are dangerous and could cause harm to the operator and those in the presence of the water rocket launch.
Metal
Glass Spikes and Antennas of any kind.
Hard Plastics/Rocks
Materials and Tools Needed
Pressure Vessel (Clear 2-Liter Bottle)
Note: Be certain that your clear, 2-liter bottle is free of scratches, nicks, dents, and discoloration.
Adhesive (examples) Foam mounting tape (approximately 1/16 thick, 2-sided adhesive) Carpet tape (thin 2-sided adhesive) Clear packing tape or strapping tape
Use adhesive to bond fins, nose cone, and other allowed materials onto the water rocket
Cutting utensils (Scissors, Hacksaw Blade, Utility Knife, etc.)
Safety First: Children should be supervised at all times while constructing their Water Rockets
For Fin Construction: balsa and bass wood, cardboard, plastic, foam board, 1/4" to 1/2" thick styrofoam & etha foam, plastic plates, and plastic (2L) bottle
BUILDING YOUR WATER ROCKET
Fin Design and Construction
Determine a fin pattern from your analytic design or trial and error.
Use the recommended materials, however we encourage you to be creative. Keep in mind not to use the off-limit materials.
Cut fins out of the material you choose.
You can use no less than 3 fins on your rocket.
Attach the fins to the lower section of the rocket using glue, Velcro, tape, or other adhesives.
Tip: It is easier to attach fins to a bottle that is slightly pressurized. You can pressurize the bottle by placing the bottle with its top off in a freezer for 2-3 hours. Next, take it out of the freezer and put the top on very tight. Eventually, the air inside warms and the bottle will become slightly pressurized.
Tip: Using a low melt glue gun is an excellent way to quickly bond fins. First clearly mark desired locations on the bottle prior to bonding. Try applying glue to a fin; then apply the fin to one of the marked locations on your bottle. This technique will aid in preventing your pressure vessel (i.e., bottle) from deforming due to the "initially" very warm temperature of the glue.
Typical Fin Patterns
THIS ATTACHED SIDE WILL HAVE THE SAME PROFILE OF THE SIDE OF 2-LITER BOTTLE
Fin Patterns
THIS ATTACHED SIDE WILL HAVE THE SAME PROFILE OF THE SIDE OF 2-LITER BOTTLE
More Fin Patterns
THIS ATTACHED SIDE WILL HAVE THE SAME PROFILE OF THE SIDE OF 2-LITER BOTTLE
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