Objective: Design and construct a 4-story tower that will withstand a high-magnitude earthquake.
Phase IV - Install foundation & build in steel load plates from bottom to top and complete construction.
- Place the two completed sides on their edge sitting opposite each other
- Insert the bottom load plate. Use binder clips to hold it in place until the weight of it is supported by the tower. If your design doesn't allow enough room for the clips, use tape - keeping in mind it will need to be removed later.
- At this point you only need one building board. You may clean off and return the other board.
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Do one final check that all joints and supports are connected and secure
Be careful moving your tower at this point. It is fragile with all the weight built in to it! When picking it up to move it, support the weight in your hands - don't try to pick it from the bottom:
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