LAMESA Impact-Proof Desk Overview
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What is the name of the impact-proof desk developed for preschool students?

LAMESA

What purpose does LAMESA serve according to Dr. Marie Paz Morales?

It serves as a survival tool and a teaching aid for disaster preparation.

What catastrophic event is 'The Big One' expected to be capable of in the Philippines?

It is expected to reach up to magnitude 8.5.

What are the dimensions of the LAMESA desk?

<p>It measures 1.22 m in length, 0.69 m in width, and has a tabletop thickness of 3.327 cm.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What materials are used in the construction of LAMESA?

<p>It uses lightweight but highly strong and elastic materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does LAMESA stand for?

<p>The text does not state what LAMESA stands for.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of materials were used in making this impact-proof desk?

<p>Steel, epoxy paint, and rubber footings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the features of the desk?

<p>Epoxy-coated steel table top, rubber-footed legs, storage bin, accelerometer, seismic measurement system, microcontroller, folding mechanism, alarm system, 13-bit display, warning system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

At an expected magnitude of 8.5, how will you describe the strength and damage the Big One can bring?

<p>The text does not provide a description of damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How important is this invention for young children in school?

<p>It provides resilience and safety for schoolchildren during disasters, including warning and safety preparation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think these scientists came up with this invention?

<p>It's to prepare and build resilience for disasters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How important is it to be prepared and be resilient?

<p>Preparedness is essential in disaster prevention and preparation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the accelerometer play in the desk's functionality?

<p>It senses motion and provides seismic measurements to the microcontroller.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

LAMESA Impact-Proof Desk

  • LAMESA stands for Life-Saving Automated Mesa to Endure Seismic Activity.
  • Developed by researchers from the Philippine Normal University, De La Salle University, and Technological University of the Philippines.
  • Designed for pre-school students to help them prepare and survive earthquakes.
  • Serves as a survival tool, a teaching aid for disaster preparedness, and a warning system during earthquakes.

LAMESA Features

  • Made from steel with epoxy paint coating and rubber footings for durability and a smooth surface.
  • Includes a storage bin with a sliding door for supplies.
  • Equipped with an accelerometer to sense motion and provide seismic measurements to the microcontroller.
  • The microcontroller triggers the tabletop to fold 16 degrees upward simultaneously when seismic activity is detected.
  • Has a built-in alarm system that activates when vibration levels exceed normal thresholds.
  • Includes a 13-bit liquid crystal display to show the intensity level and prompts evacuation.

LAMESA Specifications

  • 1.22 meters in length.
  • 0.69 meters in width.
  • 3.327 cm in tabletop thickness.
  • 0.57 meters in height, accommodating up to four kindergarteners.

The "Big One"

  • A cataclysmic earthquake expected to reach up to a magnitude of 8.5.
  • Forewarned by the DOST-PHIVOLCS, the "Big One" is predicted to cause substantial damage in Metro Manila, including residential areas, businesses, and schools.

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Explore the LAMESA Impact-Proof Desk, designed for preschool students to enhance disaster preparedness against earthquakes. This quiz covers its innovative features, including its durable construction, motion detection capabilities, and built-in alarm system. Learn how this life-saving tool can help children survive seismic activities effectively.

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