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Taking our inspiration from a quotation in Fluid Mechanics:
An Interactive Text (Version 0.60) by Liggett and Caughey, we decided
to use pipes in our strategy
to effectively deliver the mineral payload to the truck. Using 10 feet
of 3/4" inner diameter PVC conduit, we constructed a series of pipes
to carry and deliver the cargo. The payload drop is regulated by a sliding
"trap door" using innovative Connect Four technology. This approach
has been implemented to insure a high accuracy of delivery. The walls of
the PVC pipe cause little friction, providing a smooth and rapid release
of the steel payload. Also, the use of vertical pipes is effective in conserving
surface area on the body of the vehicle. The transporter has been designed
to deliver twice the minimum cargo load.



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