Improving Construction Practices in Haiti with Education

John MulryEngineering Science and Mechanics

Haiti can prepare for future disasters through education in proper construction

Education

Education in Haiti

Implenting construction education in Haiti

Education increases knowledge and quality of life, which may directly translate to better construction

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Education increases knowledge and quality of life, which may directly translate to better construction

x

y

∑ Fx = 0 = P + 25N

P

25N

Summation of forces in x coordinate

Free body diagram

Coordinate system

Forces

Summation equals zero in static case

Carribean Disaster Mitigation Project, Oas.org

Haiti’s culture is eager to learn and deeply respects and values education

Haiti’s culture is eager to learn and deeply respects and values education

Haiti’s culture is eager to learn and deeply respects and values education

Haiti’s culture is eager to learn and deeply respects and values education

Haiti’s culture is eager to learn and deeply respects and values education

Engineers have already started teaching Haitians proper construction methods

Excelsior Trade School, vmdo.com

extollointernational.org

Thank you. Questions?