Abstract
Team Rubblution designed a Rubble Trench Foundation to be used in Haiti. Testing done on the design showed that it was safe for building in similar conditions in Haiti. Testing needs to be done in Haiti.
Background
Problem Statement and Criteria
| Criteria | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | Withstand Hurricanes and Earthquakes | 10 |
| Level of Labor Creation | create as much local labor as possible to revitalize the economy | 8 |
| Ease of Mass Production | needs to be produced on a massive scale | 8 |
| Cost | needs to have enough spending to support works but not enough to bankrupt the project | 6 |
| Use of Local Materials | Use only local material to cut down on cost and carbon footprint | 6 |
| Ease of Assembly | needs to be able to be build by Haitian workers | 5 |