Earthquake Proof Table DOtY 2012.mp4

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 R&D.
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 R&D
lbs@bezalel.ac.il + 972 3 681 7152
A.D miraz industries l.t.d

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[Mochakaboom]

WARNING: Will not fit 90% of us Americans.

Obesity kills

[softilol]

quality = alot of money

[PigChild5]

glue 100's of nokia phones together and it will withstand anything.. ANYTHING

[TheUntamedNetwork]

lol, spread a tones pressure accros the tob and it will stick to any ground under it

[theMaxis Man]

Vsauce brought me here :3

[Jako-Priit Raud]

Design of this ought to be public so that not only the little jews would be saved but children everywhere, right?

[dasdad safdsfd]

live on the first floor :D

[Andrea Crawford]

Wow

[sclaus23]

What school could afford earthquake proof tables?

[sclaus23]

Preferably you'd be under it and holding it still before it flips over

[Ashrey Beecham]

what the use, in a real earthquake event, the table wont even stand upright.