CSEF · 2011
Shaping Flight
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My project goal was to determine if the angle of a plane's wings have a direct effect on the average speed of the plane. I believe that a plane with wings angled closer to t…
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CSEF · 2011
Shock Absorbers: Counteracting Physics and Force
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to optimize the handling of a high-performance remote control (RC) car. This project explores the effect of using different viscosity oil i…
CSEF · 2011
Soil Mechanics Engineering: The Effects of Moisture Content on Soil Strength
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine the optimum moisture content at which a soil becomes most stable and be used for structural foundations. Methods/Materials I…
CSEF · 2011
Strongest Truss Bridge
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to investigate the load carrying capacity of different type of truss bridges. I knew I wanted to attempt this investigation one year ago. The…
CSEF · 2011
Swing and a Hit
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine if a golf ball, softball or a baseball will go the farthest when hit by a baseball bat. Methods/Materials Materials: A 2x4 and…
CSEF · 2011
The Acceleration of a Skateboard
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals I set out to see what weight of a skateboard would complete and accelerate down the track the fastest. My experiment question was: How does weight affect the speed of an obj…
CSEF · 2011
The Best Pulley Combination for Reducing Workload
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective was to find the best pulley combination for reducing workload. Methods/Materials First, a platform was built to hang and test the pulleys. A total of 11 combin…
CSEF · 2011
The Duomo: Art and Science
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals This project tests the strength of two different building techniques. Methods/Materials Two domes, equal in size, were constructed, but each was created with a different bui…
CSEF · 2011
The Effect of Golf Club Lofts on a Golf Ball's Trajectory
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals These experiments were completed to test which club head angle performed the best, resulting in a better trajectory and farther distance. The club head of a golf club is the…
CSEF · 2011
The Effects of an Airsoft BBs Weight on Its Trajectory (Flight Path)
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to determine how the weight of an airsoft bb affects how it flies. I believe that the heavier bbs will fall more than lighter ones in equal distan…
CSEF · 2011
The Future of Clean Wind Technology: Designing the Most Efficient Bladeless Wind Turbine
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The wind turbines of today, while somewhat environmentally friendly, have many key problems that make them inefficient and sometimes dangerous. My objective was to test Niko…
CSEF · 2011
The Near Infrared Reflectivity of Different Types of Roofing Materials
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to find out the reflectivity of near infrared ray (NIR) of different types of roofing materials. The three roofing materials that were used i…
CSEF · 2011
The Physics of Roller Coaster Friction
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals I love roller coasters and I have always wanted to learn more about how they work. My goal for the experiment was to create a model of a roller coaster track and drop a car…
CSEF · 2011
The Power of Wind: A Wind Powered Electric Car
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My objective is to discover if wind energy obtained from small wind turbines attached to an electric car can provide enough power to charge the battery of the car while driv…
CSEF · 2011
The Tubercle Effect: A Study of the Effect of Tubercles on the Wings of Planes on Flight Efficiency
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals This project was designed to test whether adding tubercles to the leading edge of wings on planes would allow it to travel farther while in flight. It is believed that the p…
CSEF · 2011
Throwing a Lacrosse Ball the Right Way
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objectives of this project are to: 1 - Determine if changing length of a lacrosse shaft will proportionally affect the throwing distance of a lacrosse ball. 2 - Determin…
CSEF · 2011
Utilizing Corn Cobs, Carton Boxes, and Plastic in the Production of Particle Boards
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The goal of this project is to create a particle board out of corn cobs, carton boxes and plastic and to see the quality of each particle board depending on the ratios of th…
CSEF · 2011
Vortex Power
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The United States military and various law enforcement agencies are studying the use of non-lethal weapons to reduce the potential for casualties, reduce the risk of alienat…
CSEF · 2011
What Is the Most Efficient Way to Power a Gyrostabilizer?
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals My objective was to see whether or not a turbine could be used to power a ship's stabilization system, because ships currently burn fossil fuels, creating pollution. Methods…
CSEF · 2011
What Is the Strongest Shape?
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine which 3-dimentional shape best withstood Static and dynamic forces. Methods/Materials I made four simple experiments to test the…
CSEF · 2011
What's Shakin'? A Study on Finding the Most Earthquake-Resistant Design of Base Isolation During Seismic Activity
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals Goal of this experiment is to find the most efficient design of base isolated building which will prevent the amount of lives lost and save money that is used for reconstruc…
CSEF · 2011
Which Type of Bridge Can Hold the Heaviest Load?
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The goal of this experiment was to see which of the three most common bridges (arch, deck truss, and beam) could hold the heaviest load, or weight. Methods/Materials In orde…
CSEF · 2011
Which Will Withstand the Weight?
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals For my project, I tested the problem: What shape of pole can withstand the most weight? I predicted the circular pole would do the best (hold the most weight without collaps…
CSEF · 2010
3... 2.. 1... Liftoff!
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The following report is an attempt to find the relationship between the volume of water and launch altitude for a 2 liter soda bottle rocket under controlled conditions: (1)…
CSEF · 2010
Air Powered Engine
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals The use of gasoline in the industry is polluting our atmosphere, and creating all sorts of complications. Worldwide, there is a search going on for the next big energy sourc…
CSEF · 2010
An Arrow's Flight
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Objectives/Goals The goal of my experiment was to learn at what angle an arrow will fly the farthest distance. Methods/Materials The materials used were: a bow (with a set draw length and we…
CSEF · 2010
A Study of Utilizing "Maglev" Base Isolation for Reduction of Structure Damage During an Earthquake
Applied Mechanics & Structures First Award
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to apply magnetic levitation as a way of effectively minimizing structure shaking and displacement during an earthquake. Methods/Material…
CSEF · 2010
Biomimetic Water Striders: Testing the Load-Bearing Capacity of Static Water Strider Models
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals To determine whether a static mechanical water strider model can be built that carries 15 times its body weight and does not break the surface tension of room temperature ta…
CSEF · 2010
Black Widow Dragline Strength
Applied Mechanics & Structures Second Award
Objectives/Goals I am interested in spiders because they rely on the strength of their silk for their own support and to capture and hold their prey. Silk is expensive to make, but I thought…
CSEF · 2010
Can Smaller Eggs Support More Weight?
Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals This experiment was designed to determine the relative strengths of eggs of different sizes. We made an apparatus to load weights onto a wooden platform, which was supported…