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Block Press
Samuel Hsu
Fourteenth Annual School of Science, Engineering, and Health Symposium April 28, 2017
Design Build Test
Manual Compressed Earth Block Press
Cost
< $1000
Portability
Size
Weight
Efficiency
Blocks/day
Simplicity
Assembly
Maintenance
Block Shape
Consistency
Block Strength
Early Design
Preliminary Testing June Site Team Trip
Designed Press Built Prototype Test Prototype - June Site Team Trip
Redesign Tubing
Reduce Tubing Size
Variable tubing position
Ease of Assembly
Corrosion Resistance
Measure Block Strength
Measure Press Pressure
Measure Press Pressure
Add Linkage Stop
Redesign Lid Catch
Sustainable Housing Potential Business
Thomas Soerens - Project Manager Kerry GoForth - Project Consultant Tim Johnston - Friends In Action - Partner Jacob L. Hitz Machine Shop - Fabricator Adam Janney – Project Member Brandon Shirk – Project Member Miriam Dixon – Project Member Mitchell Kauffman – Project Member Ethan Jacoby – Project Member Addison Morrone – Project Member Cantrell, M. (2014). I built a Cinva-Ram CEB press, and I
made it easier for you to build one too! Retrieved October 4, 2016, from https://permies.com/t/33406/built-Cinva-Ram-CEB-press
Block Press
Samuel Hsu
Fourteenth Annual School of Science, Engineering, and Health Symposium April 28, 2017