CHAPTER 460: CHAPTER 458: NEW TASK

It is not impossible to build a stable platform next to the current settlement to establish a new one.

Although there are now two huge chasms next to the settlement, opposite of which is just a small patch of snow supported by the remnants of a building, not fully collapsed, barely enough to park two small airships, and insufficient to set up a settlement.

But there are conditions and foundations to build a stable platform on which a new settlement can be established based on this.

"Build a new platform? Academician Chen, how do you plan to do it? Building a supporting structure with steel frames between the chasms?" Vice Mayor Zhao seemed to have some understanding of engineering. After being initially surprised, he also considered the feasibility of Chen Xin’s idea.

The chasms next to the settlement are not very wide. If we brace both sides with steel beams and then reinforce, it’s possible to lay steel plates in the chasm, forming a passable bridge and expanding the small patch of snow on the opposite side that hasn’t fully collapsed.

However, this plan requires a large amount of construction, and Vice Mayor Zhao simply estimated the materials and labor needed and felt this plan was not very feasible.

Chen Xin certainly did not intend to achieve his purpose in such a manner.

"No, although structural support is required, it’s not between the chasms, but rather to reinforce the area where we are now." As Chen Xin spoke, nano-molecules flew out from his wristwatch, forming a three-dimensional map on the table in front of him.

The map displayed the current location of the rescue point, along with the surrounding chasms, several small flat areas that have not yet collapsed, and the building remnants supporting these areas.

Chen Xin ignored the astonishment of Vice Mayor Zhao and the team leader as they saw the three-dimensional map, merely pointing to several small flat areas surrounding them, saying, "These flat areas have formed due to accumulated snow, supported internally by remnants of buildings that haven’t collapsed. They are small in individual area and pose a risk of collapsing due to seismic effects.

So it’s unrealistic and unsafe to simply use these flat areas as a foundation to build a platform that can accommodate the rescue point.

Vice Mayor Zhao mentioned using steel beams to build a supporting structure, which is indeed a feasible method, but this plan has too large an investment and takes too long, making it challenging to implement for the current rescue work.

Therefore, my plan is to start over completely, blowing up these building remnants thoroughly, then leveling the area to create a larger flat ground and set up the settlement.

After the potentially collapsing building remnants are blasted down, they form a fractured pile. Even if aftershocks occur later, the risk of collapse or cracking here is not high, making it a relatively ideal location for a settlement."

As Chen Xin spoke, he also highlighted several building remnants on the projected three-dimensional map in red and animatedly demonstrated the process of the building being blasted down, leveled by the Titans, and finally building the settlement.

Watching the process demonstrated on the three-dimensional map, Vice Mayor Zhao found the plan feasible, nodding and saying, "I think it can work. Although these buildings haven’t collapsed yet, no one can guarantee they won’t collapse in case of aftershocks or another strong earthquake, so blowing them up is a good choice."

"Demolishing building remnants to flatten an open space, I agree with this plan in principle, but conducting explosions here, won’t it affect the stability of our current location?" The team leader evaluated Chen Xin’s plan, raising his concerns.

Chen Xin nodded affirmatively, explaining to the team leader and Vice Mayor Zhao, "I’ve considered this, which is why I also mentioned needing structural support for reinforcement earlier.

Before the blasting, we need to build a support structure with steel beams to stabilize the area we are in, and then proceed with the blasting.

This way, even if there is an impact, it won’t be strong and will be within controllable limits."

"I think it can work, Vice Mayor Zhao, what do you think?" The team leader was convinced by Chen Xin and looked at Vice Mayor Zhao with him, waiting for his decision.

At this moment, Vice Mayor Zhao didn’t hesitate or stall, nodding decisively and saying, "It’s fine, execute according to this plan. I’ll coordinate the necessary steel and explosives."

Hearing that Vice Mayor Zhao also agreed to this plan, Chen Xin smiled. It was certainly delightful to have a feasible solution.

However, he continued to add, "Since everyone agrees, let’s leave the construction to the Titans. They’re perfectly suited for this kind of task as engineering machinery."

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Titan, this type of large vehicle, originates from the original game setting of "Titanfall," where it was initially an agricultural machine used for agricultural production in human colonies on Mars.

Simply put, it’s a large-scale farm machine.

But later, humanity discovered the immense military potential of this large vehicle, transforming it into a powerful war machine.

For Chen Xin, he just wanted to build a large vehicle. As for military or civilian use, he thought it depended on what the country intended to use it for.

In his view, if such a large vehicle is only used for warfare, it’s an overkill. The Titans’ role in the disaster relief tasks over this period has been evident to all.

They can efficiently clear rubble, performing over ten times the work of ordinary workers, and also significantly enhance construction safety.

So for the disaster relief team, the Titans are very popular, and everyone wants one.

But now, all these useful giants have been called back, causing a lot of inconvenience for frontline rescue workers and sparking some strange speculations.

However, the Titan drivers didn’t have these extra thoughts; they had been informed of new assignments before being called back.

"Ah Xin, what’s the new mission for the Titans?" Qin Lan, also a Titan Driver, found Chen Xin to inquire about the new mission situation after returning to the settlement with the other Titans.

Although Qin Lan’s qualification as a Titan Driver was obtained through backdoor means, she does have talent in this area and is currently one of the most outstanding among all Titan drivers. Combined with her special relationship with Chen Xin, she was naturally elected as the leader by other drivers.

Even though there wasn’t any official appointment, thanks to Qin Lan’s capability, she gained recognition from all the drivers.

This time, Chen Xin suddenly called all the Titans back from the frontline rescue. Although they were told there was a new mission, some people instigated Qin Lan to ask Chen Xin about the new task.