Iconic Pops

Para-Ebola
Coaster of
Death

Design Process

The first step in the building of this one of a kind coaster

was coming up with a design, so we came together and
developed a blueprint.

Construction

Once the wire frame was constructed, to ensure stability

and add to its aesthetic, we hot-glued coarse rope to the

Construction

The rope/metal frame then provided a perfect base for the

coasters slats, so we cut in half .5 inch popsicle sticks

Construction

The final few steps of the construction process included

hot-glueing a second layer of coarse rope on the top
edges of the slats to represent the coasters railing, then

Reasoning behind design

Parabolic roller coasters are one of the
most common forms of the parabolic
conic, but are often overlooked. Designing
& constructing a parabolic bridge would
hardly take much thinking, & we knew
constructing a roller coaster would be a
challenge, so we jumped on the
opportunity. Not to mention, we all love

Real World Application

Parabolic conics can be found everywhere
and have many different uses. For
instance, they can be found in reflectors of
waves, in satellite antennas, even
listening devices! The structure itself is
incredible strong, and aids in holding
weight. Many buildings have arched doors
and ceilings not only for the aesthetical
appeal, but because it is most ethical for

Parabolic structure examples