38,465 real projects from ISEF, the Canada-Wide Science Fair, JSHS, AJAS, the Calgary Youth Science Fair and the California Science & Engineering Fair — searchable by meaning, and filterable by fair, year, category and award.
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures First Award
Objectives/Goals This past summer, my dad and I invented a toy, a SLOTTER, for playing table-top coin games. The purpose of my project was to discover the optimal combination of variables th…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to determine which green building materials perform the best compared to standard-fiberglass insulation materials when exposed to extreme hot and cold temp…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives/Goals We examine the consequences of using mathematical and statistical modeling to characterize the functional performance of a novel catapult design. Real-world projects are com…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine the most effective material at reducing maximum acceleration and vibrations during an earthquake. The secondary objective was to use materials…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals To determine whether applying different leg coatings to a static water strider models legs could increase the load-bearing capacity in excess of 15X body weight. Based on my…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures First Award
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine if orb weaver spider webs are stronger, with a higher tensile strength and breaking strength, than black widow spider webs. Because orb weavers buil…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to answer the question,"Which position would propel the ping-pong ball further?" I predict that if the catapult is pulled furhter back, then the…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals I wanted to see if there was a cheap and efficient way for farmers and workers in poor countries to lift loads utilizing water power. I observed that workers in non-industri…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Question: How will a Hydrogen PEM Fuel Cell-powered car compare to a battery powered car and a solar car, in terms of energy and efficiency? Hypothesis: The Solar Car will b…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals Equivalent sailboats using the proposed keel design producing hydrodynamic force to generate righting moment will outperform sailboats using conventional moveable lead balla…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals This project was designed to continue research to find the best ducting configurations for a fanwing propulsion system in respect to its efficiency in lift and thrust. A fan…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My experiment investigated the effectiveness of the most commonly applied modifications to structures to reduce shaking, provoked by the compressing and expanding motion of…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective is to evaluate the dynamic properties of the proposed rubberized silica fume concrete, which includes the damping ratio, seismic response, compressive strength…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My goal is to find what projectile will be launched furthest on average from two different cannons of different barrel lengths. I think that the longer barrel length will la…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures Third Award
Objectives/Goals My objective is to investigate how the bank, incline, and curve angle on a roadway affect how easily and safely a vehicle navigates through the curve. I set my goal to visua…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals To determine the effects of adding recyclable materials (thermoplastic strips and polyethylene terephthalate strips) to soil behind an MSE (mechanically stabilized earth) re…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures Third Award
Objectives/Goals My Goal is to test different combinations of shells and energy absorbing materials to find out which combination will absorb the most energy, and protect the head the best.…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective was to compare a new modified spring design to a currently used spring switch and a control fixed switch for preventing the derailment of trains that run over…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Build a fetal pacemaker for the hydrops fetalis condition, which has a 100% fatality rate, with prior microtechnology expertise in order to be injected into the fetal heart…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective is to compare wings varying in aspect ratios with a constant surface area and in surface areas with a constant aspect ratio to compare changes in aerodynamic m…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to determine if a middle school student#s percentage of backpack weight affects their angle of posture. My hypothesis was that if a pers…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals An experiment last year determined that a building#s exterior color made a notable difference in heat reflection and absorption, and in turn, the heating and cooling costs.…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine if the shape of a bridge affect its ability to hold weight. I think the arch structure is stronger. I think short beams minimize the pressure and…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective is to develop a formula that relates the number of blades to the time it takes my waterwheel to lift a 16.4-gram object thirty-five inches. Methods/Materials I…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals Gasoline for cars is becoming an expensive and valuable resource. Everyone looks to save on car fuel, but there appears to be no easy solution. One often-overlooked solution…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Our objective was to design and build a helium-filled RC blimp that could carry a payload of a minimum of two pounds and record a clear video. Methods/Materials To enhance s…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals This project tests what height and type of base is best for a building in an earthquake prone area. This project is important for the safety of people who live near a fault.…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to discover whether there was an optimum amount of washout that could be incorporated in an airplane wing, in which the stability and safety…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My experiment was trying to test which contact position on a soccer ball will produce the maximum distance traveled. I will be helping all soccer players with the informatio…
CSEF · 2011
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals When one sees the B2 bomber,or the F-117,they might notice the abnormal shape of these aircrafts. One might also notice that they are always black or dark colored. Do these…