Added: Feb 8, 2012
From: mitomod
Duration: 3:43
At any given time, more than 300,000,000 pupils worldwide are facing impending danger since their schools are not built to withstand an earthquake. Of special concern are areas along geological rift lines and children in developing countries, where construction quality can be poor. While it is common to instruct pupils to crawl under tables in case of an earthquake, existing non earthquake designated classroom tables often turn into lethal traps for those taking refuge. The "Earthquake-Proof Table" is designed for a range of building types and collapse scenarios. It provides a comprehensive solution by creating both covering protection and passageways for rescue team accessibility. To date, the patent pending design has successfully withstood a series of rigorous vertical impact tests and is currently awaiting official approval of the world leading Structural Engineering department of Padua University, Italy. In addition to various weight and ceiling collapse patterns, the Earthquake-Proof Table addresses the financial limitations of the schools that need it through economical, yet responsible production methods and inexpensive materials. Designed according to sound ergonomic principles, the Earthquake table is light enough for two children to lift and move, as well as adapted to classroom cleaning and other routine, non-emergency needs. The table was initiated as a final project at the Industrial Design department at the "Bezalel Academy of Art and Design" in Jerusalem, Israel. The table was designed by (then) student Arthur Brutter under guidance of Senior Lecturer Ido Bruno. After completion of Arthur's studies, and upon his request, the project became a joint venture of Arthur, Ido, and Bezalel labs RD. The table is currently licensed for manufacture and distribution in Israel by "A.D. Meraz industries Ltd." a school furniture manufacturer. Product design and development: Arthur Brutter and Ido Bruno Product development: Bezalel Academy Labs for RD lbs@bezalel.ac.il + 972 3 681 7152 A.D miraz industries l.t.d
Channel: Education
Rating: 4.973742' max='5' min='1' numRaters='457' rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#overall ( ratings) Views: 54683 Comments: 60
cantfuckwithoutme Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - I always loved my girls under the table when I was a kid :P
zyy321dory Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - Look up will it blend...
SLIPKNOT0fan1 Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - what material is it made of? how much does it cost? also, hate the music
D1EHIPPIED1E Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - As long as they go with the other furniture
TansenExoFire Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - Apparently one that doesn't have a fucking 1 tonne safe over my flippin head.
mhbs3 Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - You don't really get it, do you? Just search for "will it blend" on Youtube :)
doinyamomonator Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - what happens if the object hits the corner of the table??
rj20za Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - great concept for schools to use
JennySoAwesome Says:
Apr 20, 2012 - Forget schools I want one in my house! This is a brilliant idea!
HitachiHenemaru Says:
Apr 20, 2012 - In earthquakes roofs collapse, some roofs are heavier than others, a wood house will not do as much damage as a cement factory, but they both have roofs that collapse in an earthquake
TheRicher14 Says:
Apr 20, 2012 - Not Bad
afthefragile Says:
Apr 20, 2012 - Would be more useful in automotive safety i'ld say...
sandyleask92 Says:
Apr 21, 2012 - They should make your houses out of these then the problem of earthquake proof buildings will finaly be solved! They also say the tables are light enough for children to lift so the other problem of not having portable houses is finaly solved, two in one solutions.
softilol Says:
Apr 23, 2012 - quality = alot of money
TheATMproduction Says:
Apr 24, 2012 - your missing an important point, The tables are supposed to withstand debris falling on it. On the other hand, buildings and houses get torn apart all around. In other words, nothing falls on them, they are the ones falling.
ragso123 Says:
Apr 26, 2012 - The question is how much are these? and can schools afford them?.
LiewDarWin Says:
Apr 27, 2012 - someone stole this from chuck norris?
TheWwweee Says:
Apr 28, 2012 - what if it hit the corner
ab0ut7dragons Says:
Apr 29, 2012 - amazing!!!
InsaneDynamics Says:
Apr 30, 2012 - Looks, like a pretty solid design, however are they affordable?
kiwitrc Says:
May 1, 2012 - Just avoid sitting under large weights.
Abdullah Mubushar Says:
May 2, 2012 - @mhbs3 ofc not
Pangpizza Says:
May 3, 2012 - But, will it be cheap enough for poor schools to buy?
aaaaaaaaaaaadddd Says:
May 18, 2012 - they took hiding under your desk in case of an earthquake seriously. i'm still running out of the building.
. . . . . . . because these video appear directly from youtube.com which we cannot control it.)
tristanbruv Says:
Apr 19, 2012 - the roof collapses....