For my project I am constructing a floating arm trebuchet. This type of trebuchet is different from the regular trebuchets that have been popularized in today's culture. The floating arm trebuchet has a counter weight in the middle of the frame that propels the sling with an extra push that normal trebuchets don't normaly have. This makes the trebuchet much mor efficient than other models.
The reason that I am creating the floating arm trebuchet is that I have always been fascinated by their design. I remember the first trebuchet that I had ever seen was in lord of the rings. I remember watching as the trebuchet was being launched in to the fleets of orcs surrounding the castle. When I found out that I had the opportunity to make something for 15%of my time in class I knew that I was going to build a trebuchet. I decided on the floating arm trebuchet because I had looked up many designs, but none looked as cool and efficient as the floating arm.
Building the floating arm trebuchet will help me accomplish many things. For one this will be the first time I have ever built a trebuchet. Also building the trebuchet will help me refine my skills as a designer and builder. Building the trebuchet will make me disciplined in the respect of the respect of not giving up on something that is hard.
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