Coasters-101

2011

Coasters-101: Safety Standards

Welcome to another edition of Coasters-101. Today we are going to discuss amusement industry safety standards. Amusement parks entertain millions of visitors every year, giving countless numbers of safe rides. You’re much more likely to...

Mar 2, 2011

Cantilevered Coaster Model Update

Check out the latest video of the cantilevered roller coaster concept model. I completed some of the fine details for the main layout including the cross-ties, support columns, and cement footers. I also attempted to...

Jan 28, 2011

2010

Coasters101: Curves and Banking

Welcome to another session of Coasters101! Today, we’re going to continue looking at some of the math and engineering that goes into designing a roller coaster. Earlier, we looked at some physics calculations in regard...

Dec 20, 2010

Coasters-101: Coaster Physics Calculations

Welcome to another session of Coasters101! Have you always wondered what type of calculations and mathematics engineers must do to design a roller coaster? Today, we are going to talk about the physics of roller...

Nov 16, 2010

The Importance of Lock Out Tag Out Procedures

Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) is a practice or procedure used to safeguard employees from unexpected start up of machinery, rides and attractions, or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance. OSHA 1910.147...

Oct 28, 2010

Dare Devil Dive’s Capacity: It’s not that bad!

The Dare Devil Dive coaster was recently accounted as Six Flags Over Georgia addition for the 2011 season. The ride is a Gerstlauer Euro-fighter model featuring a 95 degree drop. The latest version of the...

Oct 26, 2010

Coasters-101: What influences roller coaster speed?

Welcome to the latest episode of Coasters-101, the series where we examine different aspects of roller coaster design in detail. In our first article, we examined all different types of lift hills. The next topic...

Sep 27, 2010