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Phase-by-Phase Documentation
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This page contains 10 photos from each of the four Phases of Research, which are:
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Scientific Inquiry and Its Results
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Project Proposal and Experts Consultation
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Development and Validation of Prototype
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Project Preparation, Launching, and Implementation
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Following the Status Report format, all the photos have three (3) sentence descriptions accompanying them.
PHASE 1 - Scientific Inquiry and Its Results
Taken by Kate Mercado
This is a Light sensor used to measure how much LUX a luminescent product produces. This converts light energy to electricity. This was used in order to compare how much LUX the blocks would produce to a standard street light.
Taken by Brie Halili
This is a photo of Gelo Limcangco preparing the cement mixture for the Glow-in-the-dark concrete blocks. The blocks we make tackle more than one problem the sitio faces. They tackle the lack of electricity and the large number of plastic the area is producing.
Taken by Kate Mercado
This shows the weight of the Glow-in-the-dark concrete blocks weight afted being submerged in water to show if it has absorbed any. This is done to see how durable the concrete block is. This determines whether the blocks luminescence will last.
Taken by Brie Halili
This is a photo of Katrina Mercado while she is testing the LUX produced by the block. She must test this in order to know if the block is producing enough LUX. This is also done to determine how long it glows.
Taken by Brie Halili
The Glow-in-the-dark concrete blocks that are exhibited in this photo. The blocks is interpreted differently in the photo due to the varried concentrations of powder used for the different mixtures. This also happens due to the variation of time the blocks are exposed to the different light sources
Taken by Brie Halili
The Glow-in-the-dark concrete blocks that are under the uv light in order for it to absorb energy that it will later convert to light. The purpose of these blocks is to help the safety of the community. This will also help their plastic production since it will utilize them during the making stage
Taken by Kate Mercado
This photo was taken during Research 1 in the testing phase of the glow in the dark bricks. Specifically, it this was during the testing of the illumination of the brick using a light sensor. The light sensor shows a reading of 4.0 Lux taken during 5 minutes of reading.
Taken by Kate Mercado
The Glow-in-the-dark concrete blocks are being placed under the sun in order for the blocks to absorb the light source. In order to covert its energy and produce light on it's own. The concrete blocks have a varied number of time in which it is placed under the sun.
Taken by Kate Mercado
The Glow-in-the-dark concrete blocks are being unloaded from the carrier. They are being group and catergorized to the different concentration and time periods they will be exposed. The researchers are preparing the labels for the blocks.
Taken by Brie Halili
The Glow-in-the-dark concrete blocks that are under the uv light in order for it to absorb energy that it will later convert to light. The blocks in the photo are absorbing light differently. This results to it having varried longevity in the length of the light it produces.
PHASE 1
PHASE 2 - Project Proposal and Experts Consultation
Taken from Lumitiles Research Paper
A 2D sketch of a female tile. The female tile would also be rectangular shaped but with the short sides being concave with similar curvature as the male tile. The dimensions are 16x8x6 .
Taken from Lumitiles Research Paper
A 2D sketch of a male tile. The male tile would be rectangular shaped with the short sides being convex. The dimensions of the tile are 16x6x6.
Taken from Lumitiles Research Paper
This is a 3D rendering found in the Research 2 Lumitiles Paper. It shows an interlocking system of the female and male bricks. This is what makes the project efficient and functional.
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This photo was taken after an interview with Frederic Yu, a chemist who was consulted for information on the glow in the dark sealant and the chemicals used. He gave suggestions for the sealant, and how it could be implemented better. He gave confirmation on the materials used in the product.
Taken by
This photo was taken after an interview with Gus Guerzon, a civil engineer. He was was able to study our design for the product. He gave confirmation as to the design, stating how it is proper and can be used for the community.
Taken by Red Arreza
This photo was taken after an interview with Kristoffer Ross Olino, a geotechnical engineer. He was able to give us recommendations as well as confirmation for our project and its viability. He suggested improving the design to counter soil erosion.
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This is a mold for the female block. It serves an important purpose in the molding and creation of the bricks. It is made out of wood.
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This is a photo of the original group members. They are working on completing the Scientific Project Proposal. They were also completing the consulation of experts form for Research 3 requirements.
Taken by Nicole Garcia
This is a photo taken at the start of third term. It is the final process in the Project Proposal, where the team had a short defense of the project. The group was giving a concise explanation of their proposal for class voting for the final project to choose.
Taken by Nicole Garcia
This photo is a continuation of the Project Proposal defense. The team would eventually go on to be the team chosen for the class project. This was chosen by an overwhelming majority of the class through a vote.
PHASE 2
PHASE 3 - Development and Validation of Prototype
Taken from Lumitiles Proposal Paper
This is a 3D model of the brick mold created in Fusion 360. Angela designed and created the plans for the brick mold. This mold is an essential aspect of our project, as it is needed for the mix to be poured into to create the eco brick itself.
Taken by Media Comm
This photo contains many members of all the committees. They are all discussing the media outputs of our class for the STEM Research program. Along with creating a teaser for our class showcasing our prototype, we also needed to create a teaser for the entire strand displaying everyone’s projects.
Taken by Red Arreza
In this photo, members from different committees are cutting PET bottles. This as an important material in creating the eco brick, and it must be washed, cut, flattened, and shredded before it can be used. That is why it is essential to work coherently as a team, much like a factory line.
Taken by Media Comm
Continuing from the previous photo, members from different committees are flattening PET bottles. Without being flattened, the LDPE cannot be shredded properly. Therefore, it is critical to work as fast as possible but still with high quality for the success of our project.
Taken by Media Comm
This poolside photo shows members of the project and media committee working on the project in Brie's house. While the project comm members are cutting PET bottles, media comm members are taking photos and videos. These shots were eventually used for the class teaser and documentary.
Taken by Media Comm
This photo showcases more cutting and flattening of PET bottles. This really shows the long process since so many bottles were required. It seemed to take forever, but hard work and patience go a long way in accomplishing a project like this.
Taken by Media Comm
In this photo, two executive committee members can be seen. Kate and Dom are working on washing PET bottles for the next processes. Even though they are not members of the project committee, they showed their dedication to laboring for the creation of Lumitiles for the community.
Taken by Elmo Mandigma
This is a photo taken in Ponce’s house. It shows Christian and Eldrin mixing cement for the creation of the bricks. Mixing is the longest and most strenuous part of making this research, and a lot of effort was put into it.
Taken by Media Comm
This photo was taken during another class holiday workday. It displays members from different committees working together in mixing cement and putting it in the mold. The mold is then kept for a few days for the brick to set before having the glow in the dark sealant applied to it.
Taken by Media Comm
This is a great shot of a single Lumitile. The brick along with 99 others are what everyone has worked so hard for in order to create, and this photo showcases the glow in the dark brick in its true beauty. This is the final product which we plan to implement in Sitio Makabuhay.
PHASE 3
PHASE 4 - Project Preparation, Project Launching, and Project Implementation
Taken by Media Comm
In this photo, Sir Gerald is holding and reviewing two letters. These letters are the Data Privacy letters for photo and video disclaimers and media release forms for the Sitio Makabuhay residents. Consent is an essential part of documentation, which would not be possible without the due process of these letters.
Taken by Media Comm
A few members from every committee visited Sitio Makabuhay to talk to the residents regarding the project. They discussed its implementation and sustainability. For the success of the project, communication was vital.
Taken by Media Comm
The best way to ensure that the community is aware of our project is to converse with them about it. Continuing the visit, members of our class can be seen in action. In this photo, they are talking to some community leaders about the sustainability of the project.
Taken by Media Comm
Our class has planned to implement over 100 blocks of Lumitiles, but this is no easy feat. One critical aspect of this is surveying and measuring the sidewalks where the bricks will be placed. Without doing so, there may be problems when interlocking the male and female bricks.
Taken by Media Comm
This was taken in x's house on date. Members of the project committee are in the process of washing the PET bottles, an essential material in the creation of the bricks. They are being cleaned so that once they are passed on to other members, they can be easily cut and flattened.
Taken by Media Comm
In this photo, members of the project committee are cutting the PET bottles and flattening them. After doing so, the LDPE pieces are placed in the bag for shredding. After shredding, they can be used in the eco-mix.
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This is a photo from the STEM Research leaders meeting. Kate and Dom from the executive committee are present as the heads of our project. They discussed the details of the STEM Research program set for March 6, 2020.
Taken by Ciela Quino
This is a photo taken right before the STEM Research program. Members from all committees arrived to school early in order to get last-minute set-up preparations done. The photo displays Dhruvaa and Andy measuring the mass of the concrete for the live demonstration later on in the program.
Taken by Daniela Evangelista
The photo is taken in the 5th floor of the Spark building. The event in the spark building was filled with students, teachers, and people from the Sitio Makabuhay community. The speakers that represented our class went on stage and explained our project to the people. After the talk, there was a breakout session that allows the community to see and learn how our project was made, which is what this photo showcases.
Taken by Aidric Montes
This photo taken in the middle of the STEM Research program shows our class as a whole. Here, we see everyone who helped make this expo possible. However, we definitely missed having our teachers who guided us all throughout SHS.
PHASE 4
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