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CSEF · 2018

The Strengths of All Five Platonic Solids

Applied Mechanics & Structures

Objectives/Goals Triangles have always been known as the strongest shape in two dimensions, but are they the strongest in three dimensions? Does shape even make a substantial difference in t…

CSEF · 2018

Using Electrical Current to Strengthen Wire

Applied Mechanics & Structures

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment is to determine if conducting electricity in wire affects its metallic bonds and thus its tensile strength. It was hypothesized that if an ele…

CSEF · 2018

Which Bridge Can Hold More Weight?

Applied Mechanics & Structures

Objectives/Goals My goal was to see which bridge design could hold more weight. Methods/Materials Cedar strips, wood glue, basic red wire. These items were used in the construction of both b…

CSEF · 2018

Why Are Honeycombs Hexagonal?

Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project is to investigate why honeycombs are hexagonal. My hypothesis is that honeycombs are hexagonal because hexagons require the least amount of wax f…

CSEF · 2017

Assistive Robotic Mechanism 2

Applied Mechanics & Structures

Objectives/Goals The reason why I chose to construct a wearable robotic arm that allows people to lift heavy objects they can't normally pick up. Methods/Materials 4 feet long aluminum stick…

CSEF · 2017

Cave Mapper

Applied Mechanics & Structures

Objectives/Goals The Cave Mapper is designed to make a map of a cave, room or any enclosed space. This years project was about making the fourth version of the cave mapper which is the trans…

CSEF · 2017

Crank It Up! Finding the Optimal Crank Arm Length

Applied Mechanics & Structures Honorable_mention Award

Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was (a) to find out if using longer crank arms on my bicycle would allow me to ride faster and (b) to develop a computer-based system, model, and…

CSEF · 2017

Deep Knee Bends

Applied Mechanics & Structures

Objectives/Goals The objective is to find how much stress is put onto the knee using a mechanical model. Methods/Materials Made a wood and spring model of the knee to test how much stress is…

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