Earthquake Commemorative 3D Print

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On September 16th, 2015, a devastating magnitude 8.4 earthquake and tsunami struck the northern region of Chile, causing widespread destruction in many coastal towns. Despite being one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, only 13 lives were lost due to high-standard construction and a population well-versed in dealing with natural disasters. To honor those who fell victim to the disaster, as well as those left homeless and jobless, I designed a desktop stand for smartphones that graphically represents the Relative Moment Rate Function of the earthquake. This mathematical model illustrates the rate at which seismic moment is released over time following an earthquake's origin, relative to its peak moment rate (7.22e+26 dyne-cm). The data used in this project was sourced from the USGS website. Using Sketchup, I created a 3D model of the Relative Moment Rate Function and exported it in .stl format for printing on a PRUSA I3 HEPHESTOS 3D printer (with a layer height of 0.2 mm). The finished product was then coated with spray paint to give it a professional finish. After completing this project, I decided to sell the desktop stand and donate the proceeds to those affected by the earthquake in northern Chile. I would like to express my gratitude for your support.