PLAN B

Location: Pulo – Soro-soro Boundary

Problem: The river that separates these two barangays has been acting as a definable
barrier between them for many years. Despite that, this river has been causing two
significant issues for the residents: first, it is dangerous to cross, and second, it requires
more travel time to get to the other barangay. Despite the risk, individuals who want to
swiftly reach the opposite barangay attempt to cross the river. The continual rain also
causes the river's water level to rise, making it extremely riskier to cross. Moreover, the
Balete Road and Lipa City Road, which together have a distance of around 2.6 km, must also
be utilized by the locals to travel from Pulo to Soro-soro and vice versa. However, they will
be able to get there more quickly and safely if a footbridge is built. With this footbridge,
people may travel to the next barangay in just 2 minutes without having to navigate
treacherous cliffs and slick rocks.
Specialization: Geotechnical Engineering

PLAN B.1
NEW PROPOSED SOLUTION: Cable Car
SPECIALIZATION: Transportation Engineering
Aside from the traditional solution to this kind of problem, which is the footbridge, the
group is also considering building a cable car system that is powered by solar energy. A
cable car, also known as an aerial tramway, is defined as a vehicle that hangs from a
moving cable and is used to take people up and down mountains. However, in this case, the
cable car will be utilized to take people from one side of the river to the other. Residents in
the area would undoubtedly benefit from this transit system in many ways, one of which is
the ability to go to other barangay fast and safely. It will also show the world that our
country is continuously developing and is capable of keeping up with the constant changes
that occur on this planet since cable car is one of the fruits of modernization. Moreover,
solar energy will be used to power this mode of transportation to reduce the expense of
maintaining its power source and the amount of air pollution that traditional cable cars
emit.

PLAN B.2
NEW PROPOSED SOLUTION: Human Conveyor Belt
SPECIALIZATION: Conveyor Engineering
Another possible solution that the group wants to offer to solve this problem is the human
conveyor belt. A conveyor belt is a continuously-moving strip of rubber or metal that is
used in factories for moving objects along so that they can be dealt with as quickly
as possible. However, in this case, it will be built for transporting humans across the river
that separates mentioned barangays. Thus, engineers will make it bigger enough for the
comfort of humans when they use it. This idea can be compared to escalators that we can
see in malls, airports, hotels, and so on. Their only difference is that the human conveyor
belt runs horizontally and is not inclined. This can also be referred to as “moving
walkways” wherein passengers can either remain still and let the people move do the work
for them, or they can walk on the moving sidewalk, which will carry them farther and
faster. Solar energy will also be utilized in this project for the same reason as plan B.1 has.

PLAN B.3
NEW PROPOSED SOLUTION: Submerged Floating Tunnel
SPECIALIZATION: Geotechnical and Structural Engineering
A submerged Floating Tunnel can also be installed in the area to end the inconvenience that
it gives to the residents of both barangays. The submerged floating tunnel makes use of
lakes and rivers to move traffic across the surface of the water and to the other side, where
it can be easily connected to the rural network or the underground systems of
contemporary cities. The idea of a floating tunnel is completely novel and has never been
implemented, even for very short distances. The SFT tube would help speed travel along
the nation's rugged west coast. Since the majority of the infrastructure is hidden from view,
the impact on the landscape is minimized. Additionally, it makes less noise than bridge
traffic would. The tube would be placed underwater at a depth of 20 to 50 m (66 to 164
feet), deep enough to escape water traffic and weather but not too deep to deal with strong
water pressure. It would be kept from floating to the surface or submerged using cables
that were either anchored to the seabed or pontoons on the surface. This infrastructure
would make it possible for both people and vehicles to cross the river, making it simpler for
those who use it to get to the nearby barangay and towns.

In this prototype, the proponents are going to use the following materials:
1. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Tiles – this material is a plastic flooring that can be rigid or
flexible, frequently used as an alternative for ceramic and wood tiles. It is light
enough to be easily shaped and is simple to cut with scissors or a cutter. It can be
used to build the walls of the building's prototype. It also comes in a range of hues,
which will make it simpler for the prototype's proponents to choose the ideal shade
for it. Moreover, it is a reasonably priced material. A 30x30cm PVC tile is available
for only Php 18.00.
 2. Bamboo Sticks – This material is frequently used to create certain popular Filipino
delicacies, like banana cue, isaw, barbecue, etc. However, the group will utilize it to
create the building prototype for the following reasons: (1) Its color complements
the group's design plan, which combines modern and traditional Philippine building
structures; (2) Its hardness makes it a good material to represent the building's
beams and pillars; (3) It is also a reasonably priced material that can be made by the
creators themselves or purchased for only 20 pesos per piece.

3. Clear Folder – this material is commonly used in schools and offices to compile the
owner’s files. Due to its transparency, the group will utilize it in making the
prototype’s windows, doors, and some of its walls. Just like a vinyl tile, it is also a
soft and flexible material which makes it easy to cut using scissors. Additionally, it is
also an inexpensive material.

4. Shoe Glue – from the phrase itself, it is supposedly used in repairing or improving
the quality of shoes. A product like this is very suitable for making the building
prototype because its flexible formulation bonds a variety of materials. The best
part is that excellent results can be attained quickly. Additionally, because it is
transparent, the color of the materials it adheres to will not be affected.

Flow of Work
Listed below is the procedure for creating the prototype of the renovated Port of Romblon.
1. Conduction of research
– Investigations are made to identify the issues that the current Port of Romblon
possesses. It is determined that its diminutive size has caused the passengers
inconvenience.
2. Brainstorming
– Based on the results of the research, the proponents generated solutions to the
situation at hand.
– Renovation and expansion of the port are the optimal courses of action.
3. Planning
– This is where the group conceptualized the new features and structure of the
renovated port.
4. Prototype making
a. Determine the measure of the dimensions of each aspect of the current port.
b. Scale the dimensions down to model size.
c. Make blueprints including floor plans, elevations, and sketches with accurate
measurements based on the given scale (1:100).
d. Prepare all the materials needed, primarily vinyl tiles, bamboo sticks, a clear
folder, and shoe glue.
 e. Begin constructing the prototype from the bottom up in accordance with the
created blueprints.
f. Add some landscape design elements like artificial plants and post lamps for a
more realistic look.
Types of Prototypes
2. According to Form
a. Role-Playing
— also known as experiential prototyping
— a technique that allows you to explore scenarios within the system you are
targeting physically
— usually used to capture and express the user's emotional experience when using
a product/service and to have a deeper understanding of your users
b. Physical Models
— aims to bring an intangible idea, or two-dimensional sketch, into a physical,
three-dimensional plane
— this allows you to have better testing with users, and to discuss the form factor
of the solution
— materials that can be used here may range from papers, cardboards, clay, foam,
or anything that can build physical models

Submerged Floating Tunnel (SFT)

a. Sognefjorden tunnel: A Highway across the Fjord in Norway
— The west side of Norway is made up of 1,190 fjords, which, while beautiful, make
it very hard to travel along the country's coastline.
— To make that travel easier, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA)
has proposed the world's first underwater floating tunnel, which would be
submerged in the Norwegian Sea.
— It is predicted to cost $25 billion (around £19 million) to build, according to
Wired.
— The tunnel is part of a series of proposed solutions for the Route E39 coastal
highway devised by the NPRA.
— The floating underwater tunnel would consist of two 4,000-foot-long, curved
concrete tubes, submerged 66 feet below the surface of the Norwegian Sea.
— The tunnels would enter the bedrock beneath the fjord on each side.
— The submerged tubes would be steadied by being attached to pontoons on the
surface of the sea.
SFT in the Port of Romblon
— It will be utilized in the proponent's proposed project, the Port of Romblon, as a
route to access the underground bunker.
— It will be constructed with a 15-meter length.
— It is anticipated that it will coordinate passenger traffic flow.