Investigation of Materials
After correspondence with the travel team of the Drexel chapter of Engineers Without Borders, it was learned that the materials available to build a rainwater first-flush diverter are similar in kind to those available in the United States. The existence of a hardware store close in distance to the community of Miramar opens the possibility of using PVC piping for gutters, plastic water tanks for collection units, and wood, concrete, etc. for support systems.
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| Translation: "We are manufacturers of block, lattice, concrete piping, brick flooring, toilets and everything else related to construction." |
Goals and Notes from Week 3:
- Literature Study/Research
- Design Development
- Analysis of Available Materials
- Any material purchased in U.S. will be 1/3 the price in Miramar
- Finalizing Methods of Support
- Bamboo could be used for structural support and attachment
- With regard to the prototype, local materials still need to be evaluated
- Acquisition of Materials - Important Functional Materials
- 35-gallon Drum for diversion
- Tire inner tube for Pipe-Drum Seal
- Thin PVC is more common, but a stronger type might be available nearby
