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Optitum Foundation Design for Model Houses Undergoing an Earthquake

CSEF · 2005 Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)

Chase D. Hagen · Ribet Academy, Los Angeles

Overview

Objectives/Goals Find what type of house foundation:rubber, coil, or cement will absorbe the shock givin off by an earthquake and survive in the best strucutural condition. Methods/Materials Earthquake Simulator from company Pitsco that follows the Rictor scale . 4 model houses,4 foundations, power tools, nails, ect. Results Rubber foundation absorbed earthquake shock and remained in perfect structural condition. Conclusions/Discussion Earthquake simulator has flaws at the higher settings.

Summary statement

Testing model houses with different foundations on an earthquake simulator

Help received

Dad helped use power tools and edit video.

Awards (1)

  • Category Award

Competition history

  • CSEF 2005 Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only) · Entry J1807

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