![]() ![]() It can be vertical (roller-coaster) or horizontal (gravitron). G-force – technically, not a force at all, but acceleration experienced by the ride-goer. ![]() When looking to best interpret and design for these varying concepts of “fun” into amusement experiences, designers must understand the following concepts and optimize them based upon human tolerance within all appropriate safety factors: Of course, “fun” means something different to everyone whether you enjoy the thrills of rocketing at 120+ miles per hour via linear induction motor towards a 450+ foot tall tower and down again, the spinning centrifugal forces of a tilt-a-whirl, the heights and views atop a Ferris wheel, the gentile ups and downs of a merry-go-round or just take pleasure in watching others have fun. Often overlooked, however, are those brave souls who devote their entire careers, not to lofty ideals such as interplanetary exploration, time-savings or peace of mind, but to something much more personal (yet arguably, as lofty): fun. The field of engineering design is quite vast and multi-faceted – from designing rockets and aircraft to household appliances to communications devices to bridges and roads.
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