Physics of Bungee Jumping (A)
Table Contents
1.0 Executive Summary
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Details of Bungee jumping
2.2 Building Choice
2.3 Cord choice
2.4 Safety Risks & Precautions
3.0 Data
4.0 Explain of the Jump
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Appendix
2.0 Overview
Bungee jumping is an exhilarating activity that rapidly turned into an extreme sport for adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers. The sport involves jumping from a tall structure, being a building, bridge or crane, while secured to a nylon-cased rubber band8. While the sport is enthralling, it is extremely dangerous and requires knowledge of physics and physical phenomena. Knowledge of the energy transformations involved in bungee jumping are required to complete calculations, which determine safe jumping conditions. This proposal will explore the parameters and ideas of possibly operating a new adventure experience from the Riparian Plaza.
2.1 Details of Bungee Jump
The Riparian Plaza has a 200m architectural height, the top floor is at 188m above ground level9 and the office levels stand at 155m above the ground (refer to appendices 1).
2.2 Building Choice
This building is suitable to operate a bungee jump from as it has river frontage, isn’t surrounded by over hanging objects, such as, trees and other buildings and has a great view10. Choosing an appropriate bungee jump site is paramount as location and environment affect the overall experience of bungee jumping.
2.3 Cord choices
There are three cords that will be use for the calculations at 2 different jump heights, 188m and 155m. The first rope A has a weight limit of 45-62kg, this rope was chose as the region of operation is a popular tourist destination11, therefore a lighter cord option is included because the highest rate of international visitors are from Asia and the United Kingdom, (appendices 2), and the average weight for Asian’s is 57-70kg for women, therefore allowing the apparatus to safely operate for tourists. The second
1.0 Executive Summary
2.0 Introduction
2.1 Details of Bungee jumping
2.2 Building Choice
2.3 Cord choice
2.4 Safety Risks & Precautions
3.0 Data
4.0 Explain of the Jump
5.0 Conclusion
6.0 Appendix
2.0 Overview
Bungee jumping is an exhilarating activity that rapidly turned into an extreme sport for adrenaline junkies and thrill seekers. The sport involves jumping from a tall structure, being a building, bridge or crane, while secured to a nylon-cased rubber band8. While the sport is enthralling, it is extremely dangerous and requires knowledge of physics and physical phenomena. Knowledge of the energy transformations involved in bungee jumping are required to complete calculations, which determine safe jumping conditions. This proposal will explore the parameters and ideas of possibly operating a new adventure experience from the Riparian Plaza.
2.1 Details of Bungee Jump
The Riparian Plaza has a 200m architectural height, the top floor is at 188m above ground level9 and the office levels stand at 155m above the ground (refer to appendices 1).
2.2 Building Choice
This building is suitable to operate a bungee jump from as it has river frontage, isn’t surrounded by over hanging objects, such as, trees and other buildings and has a great view10. Choosing an appropriate bungee jump site is paramount as location and environment affect the overall experience of bungee jumping.
2.3 Cord choices
There are three cords that will be use for the calculations at 2 different jump heights, 188m and 155m. The first rope A has a weight limit of 45-62kg, this rope was chose as the region of operation is a popular tourist destination11, therefore a lighter cord option is included because the highest rate of international visitors are from Asia and the United Kingdom, (appendices 2), and the average weight for Asian’s is 57-70kg for women, therefore allowing the apparatus to safely operate for tourists. The second
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