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EERI Seismic Design Competition 2017

$4,225
105%
Raised toward our $4,000 Goal
6 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on March 03, at 10:00 AM CST
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Balsa Testing

February 25, 2017

This 3-point flexure test will help us determine the modulus of elasticity of our balsa material. 

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Preparing the structure for shipping

February 25, 2017

Here's Nicole and Jacob putting together the crate that the structure will be shipped in! If the structure can survive going to Portland, it will definitely survive the 3 ground motions. (We hope!)

 

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Some last touches on the final structure

February 25, 2017

Nicole and Enrique putting some final touches on the structure. 

 

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Prototype Shaking!

February 25, 2017

The team loaded the prototype structure on a shake table. So far, it has survived the first 2 ground motions! 

Shout out to Alessandro Cancelli for all his hard work in helping to make the shaker work. 

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Team Picture

February 25, 2017

Below is an image of our entire team with the structure. 

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