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Optimal Foundation Design for Model Houses Undergoing an Earthquake

CSEF · 2009 Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award

A. Keoni Aricayos · Ribet Academy, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County

Overview

Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to test which foundation(cement, rubber, coilspring, ball bearings, magnet, and layers of recycled scap tires and steel) is best suited for high intensity earthquakes. Methods/Materials I made the #104 2 bedroom house with the truss roof design. I also made the cement, rubber, ball bearings, recycled scrap tire W/ steel layer, magnet, and coilspring founations and tested them with the Pisco Epicenter Earthquake simulator at the 8.5 and 9.0 setting for 30 sec. each. I used a rolling movement measuring device, water displacement test, accelerameter, and siesmograph device to test which foundation proved to be best.

Summary statement

My project is to test for the most seismic safe foundation design.

Help received

worked in the school's science lab

Awards (1)

  • Honorable Mention

Competition history

  • CSEF 2009 Applied Mechanics & Structures · Entry S0202

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