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
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…
CSEF · 2011
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…
CSEF · 2011
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…