Research Symposium

BIO

I am a second-year civil engineering student here at FSU and I am from Tampa, Fl. I have particular interests in structural and mechanical design, and my research focuses primarily on optimization techniques. As I am intrigued by geological exploration, I intend on specializing in petroleum engineering in my post-graduate career. I am looking forward to studying extraction optimization in the field. Outside of class, I enjoy playing flag football and going to the beach.

Optimal Design of Excavator Buckets for Post Building Collapse Rescue Operations

Abstract

Building collapses often bury people beneath debris, necessitating search and rescue operations following such incidents. This was made from events like the surfside condominium collapse in Miami, which led to the deaths of 98 individuals. While significant attention has been given to the search for trapped individuals in previous literature, the rescue process itself has not received adequate scholarly focus. This highlights the need for more in-depth investigations into rescue operations to improve its efficiency. Rescue efforts heavily rely on the use of heavy machinery to remove debris and reach trapped individuals. Among these, the excavator bucket plays a critical role as a primary tool on disaster sites. This study aims to enhance the efficiency of rescue operations by optimizing the design of the excavator bucket. The proposed improvements focus on minimizing pressure exerted on trapped individuals during operation and completing tasks in the shortest possible time.

Keywords: Excavator Bucket, Rescue, Building Collapse