Homecoming Float Design
As part of the events planning minicourse. We will be using a variety of concepts in the course of this years float construction. Some of the concepts will be dealing with simple machines. There are six simple machines. The sites below will give you some vocabulary and insight as to the uses of these machines. There is also references and links to a variety of float types and construction processes. Eexplore these sites and expand your engineering knowledge.
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2012 Homecoming
- Building a Parade Float?www.valleydecorating.com
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- Parade Float Supplieswww.paradefloatstuff.com
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- Teaching Materialswww.reallygoodstuff.com
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- Custom Life-Size Standupswww.PartyStandups.com
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Read more: How to Design a School Parade Float | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_6556637_design-school-parade-float.html#ixzz28GZx3iHt
Float Construction - ASHLAND UNIVERSITY HOMECOMING PARADE FLOAT BUILDER’S MANUAL
Read the following sections:
- TECHNIQUES
- FINISHING TOUCHES
- POWER SOURCES
- ODDS & ENDS
METHOD A.: USING CHICKEN WIRE
METHOD B: USING CORRUGATED CARDBOARD
Festooning
Fringe and Skirting
Special Effects
ANIMATION
SOUND
LIGHTS
Trailers
Building the foundation using different types of trailers
Trailer Types
