Bungee Jumping

Modelling Research
Capule, Syrel Miguel A.
Lincuna, Carl Bryan
Cogonon, Jerald Cris
Santiago, Melanie
Agbuya, Juree Anne
History of Bungee Jumping

•Bungee jumping activity came from a small Island in Australia. A tribe called “Bunlap”
practice this sport where the jump from towers. They used vine instead of cord. The Bunlap
men practice this sport according to legend in this tribe to discover the trickery of their
wife! In 1970, a reporter from National Geographic Magazine named Kal Muller went to
this island and asked this tribe to teach him this activity. Later in 1979, four members of
oxford danger sports read Muller’s stories. After that, they went to Clifton Bridge in Bristol,
UK and jump using bungee cords instead of vines. Today bungee jumping is practicing
worldwide.
What is Bungee Jumping?

•Bungee jumping is a famous extreme sport that involves jumping from a high and fixed
structure like bridge or building while attached to a large elastic cord. The bungee jumping is a
typical example of dynamical system where physicists are interested to study and analyze its
phenomenon. In brief, this experience can be described as: the bungee jumper jumps off a
bridge and then falls down until the elastic bungee cord slows his descent to a stop, before
pulling him back up. The jumper then oscillates up and down until all the energy is dissipated.
The study of this sport in terms of safety and risk require using physics laws and theory of
differential equations. In this paper, we will study completely this activity with different scenarios.
Equipment
Bungee Body Harness -The body harness is the padded, securely-strapped gear that connects you to the
bungee cord and helps you absorb the drop’s shock. There are different types of body harnesses to choose
from, and whichever you select may call for a different kind of dive.

Bungee bumper pad - can be a helpful piece of safety equipment during a jump. Bungee bumper pads slip
over bungee cords during jumps, protecting the bungee jumper’s face if it collides with the cord in mid-air.

Bungee Jumper Retrieval Kit A bungee jumper retrieval kit should always be kept on hand in case a
jumper becomes incapacitated.

Bungee Jumping Helmet - A helmet isn’t absolutely necessary for bungee jumping, but most organizations
and instructors encourage jumpers to wear one as a precaution. A well-secured body harness is usually
sufficient for safety equipment
Safety precautions and procedures for Bungee jumping

● Listen to the instructions: Listen carefully to the instructions provided by the operator before the jump. Make sure you understand the proper
jumping technique and the signals given by the operator.
● Check the equipment: Make sure the bungee cord and harness are in good condition and have been properly inspected by the operator. Ask the
operator about their equipment maintenance and inspection procedures.
● Check your health: Bungee jumping can be physically demanding, so it's important to make sure you're in good health before participating. Consult
with a doctor if you have any health concerns.
● Wear proper clothing: Wear comfortable clothing that allows for a full range of motion. Avoid loose clothing that could become tangled in the cord.
● Secure loose items: Remove all loose items from your pockets and secure any jewelry or accessories that could become dislodged during the jump.
● Follow weight restrictions: Most operators have weight restrictions for bungee jumping. Make sure you meet the weight requirements before
participating.
● Jump only from authorized locations: Never attempt to bungee jump from an unauthorized location or without proper supervision.
● Observe weather conditions: Bungee jumping should only be done in good weather conditions. High winds or other inclement weather can make
the jump more dangerous.
● Follow the operator's instructions during the jump: Follow the instructions given by the operator during the jump, including when to jump and how
to land. Remain calm and focused throughout the jump.
Physics of bungee jumping
•In this study we will study in depth and analyze a normal
forward jump. The scenario is: The model is standing on
a bridge above a river. The sample model, an industrial
engineer, decides to jump off that bridge. His plan is to
attach to his feet bungee cord, jump and pulled back
gently before hit the river that is 350 meters. He has to
decide between several types of bungee cords, climbing
rope and steel cable where they differ in their stiffness
and length. The choice must avoid the water landing. In
order to understand the problem, the model decides to
use two physics laws: Hooke and second law of Newton.
Calculate bungee jump

PH – d = h = SL + UL + BL + X

Equation 1

PH = Platform height above the floor

h = Total height of the jump

SL = String length

UL = Unstretched rubber band chain length

BL = Egg basket length

X = Stretch distance of rubber band chain during jump

d = Separation distance between egg and floor at the bottom of the ride (2 cm)
 Example

Spring constant = (70 kg x 9.81 m/s^2) / 30 m

Let's say you're planning to do a bungee jump from a bridge
Spring constant = 22.97 N/m
that's 50 meters above the water. You weigh 70 kilograms
Using Hooke's Law, we can calculate the force on the
and the bungee cord has a length of 30 meters.
bungee cord at the maximum stretch:
First, let's calculate the potential energy of the jumper
Force = spring constant x distance stretched
before the jump:
Assuming the maximum stretch is twice the length of the
Potential energy = mass x gravity x height
unstretched cord:
Potential energy = 70 kg x 9.81 m/s^2 x 50 m
Force = 22.97 N/m x 60 m
Potential energy = 34,365 Joules
Force = 1,378.2 N
Next, let's calculate the spring constant of the bungee cord:
Finally, let's calculate the velocity at impact:
Spring constant = (weight of the cord x gravity) / (length of
Velocity = sqrt((2 x potential energy) / mass)
the cord)
Velocity = sqrt((2 x 34,365 J) / 70 kg)
Assuming the weight of the cord is negligible compared to
Velocity = 31.57 m/s
the weight of the jumper: