Earthquake resistant building
Representation of the project
We had to design a building that would withstand a major earthquake. We designed, build, and tested a small-scale model that was able to withstand an earthquake. We were given a budget of 60 dollars to build an earthquake resistant building, as 1 spaghetti was 1 dollar, and 1 gram of blue tack was 1 dollar. We had to design, construct, observe, and experiment to build the best possible earthquake proof building. We are doing this project to solve an issue of homelessness due to earthquakes and deaths/fatal injuries due to Earthquakes.
Overview of Engineering Process:
Our engineering project aimed to design and construct an earthquake-proof building using spaghetti as the primary material. Throughout the process, our group faced various challenges, but we also had great successes.
The engineering process began with brainstorming and real-life examples. We researched different architectural designs and earthquake-resistant techniques to gather ideas.
Next, we moved on to the design phase. We created detailed blueprints, considering factors such as height, base width, and overall stability. This phase was crucial as it required us to translate our ideas into practical models, and it would make it easier for us to produce our building.
Constructing the building was the most hands-on phase of the project. We carefully followed our design plans. We faced challenges in maintaining the balance and stability of the structure, but we constantly adjusted our design to improve its performance.
Looking back, there are several changes we would make to the engineering process to enhance outcomes for our group in the future. Firstly, we would allocate more time for testing and prototyping. By conducting multiple trials, we could have identified potential weaknesses in our design earlier and made necessary adjustments. Additionally, we would make clearer and more precise roles and responsibilities which would have ensured a smoother
Teamwork and collaboration:
Earthquake resistant building
Teamwork and Collaboration.
Jake – Jake was in charge of leading the building process. This is because jake has very still hands and is able to follow the building process with absolute precision.
Micheal – Micheal was in charge of keeping the team onto the deadlines, and using technology to help us produce the best building we could. For example, Michael used his coding skills to make an earthquake simulation and helped me design the building.
Rohan (Me) – I was in charge of leading the group through the project and designing and calculating the costs and lengths of the building. With Michael’s help, I was able to create a design of the building using my artistic skills, along with my mathematical skills.