After testing two presses with welded chambers manufactured by E&E Metal Fab Inc., further modifications were required such as welding chamber skirts, adding a lid handle, and applying rust prevention coating. After testing an initial prototype of the press in Nicaragua it was determined that the press needed more durability. Our team has developed a manual press for the Rama people to produce compressed earth blocks from local materials for construction of their homes. ![]() We will be focusing on designing our prototype to operate effectively and work reliably in harsh environments.įriends In Action International (FIA), our project partner, is assisting the Rama people of Nicaragua in relocating from an overpopulated island to the mainland. The team found that there is excavation equipment commercially available but, it is either too expensive, too big and cumbersome, cannot be remotely operated and integrated into an excavator, or lack the precision required to delicately remove debris from explosive devices. Our client requested us to design our excavation unit to be easily installed onto their Volvo excavators and their custom-made rakes. This project will help HALO’s deminers safely expose potential improvised explosive devices and unexploded ordnance. We are helping our client achieve their goals through designing, prototyping, and testing an air excavator to clear earth and debris. ![]() ![]() The HALO Trust works in over 20 countries to remove the debris of war, including improvised explosive devices, landmines, and unexploded ordnance. To accomplish this, the project team is working with our client, the HALO Trust, the world’s largest humanitarian demining non-governmental organization. The Landmine Neutralization team’s goal is to help neutralize explosive devices in war-torn areas around the world.
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