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CSEF · 2002

The Effect of a Chemical on a Pipe Clog

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective is to learn which chemical will work best at eating away at lard in clogged household drains. Methods/Materials The procedures included the testing of four dra…

CSEF · 2002

The Right Price for Light

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Replacement of incandescent lamps (IL) with high efficiency lamps (HEL) should prove to be expensive because of higher costs of HELs, higher electricity prices and surcharge…

CSEF · 2002

Truss Analysis: A Study in Engineering Practices

Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals "Can you combine member strength analysis and static analysis to form a predictive model for craft stick truss bridge failure?" My project applies engineering practices to a…

CSEF · 2002

Under Pressure

Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals There is a guide that states that the strongest beam is the shape with the greatest amount of material away from the axis. I want to see if it applies to tunnels as well. Me…

CSEF · 2002

What Cereal Absorbs the Most Milk?

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals To determine what cereal absorbs the most milk out of Grape Nuts Flakes, Special K, Total and Wheaties. Methods/Materials 1.Measure 8 oz. of Wheaties and poor it into a bowl…

CSEF · 2002

What's Collecting in Your Lungs?

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to find whether first-hand or second-hand cigarette smoke has more tar and nicotine content as well as to compare filtered, non-filtered, a…

CSEF · 2002

Which Cutting Board Is Easiest to Sanitize?

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Objective: The goal of our project is to determine which cutting board is easiest to sanitize. Methods/Materials Materials and Method: We mixed a stock solution of nutrient…

CSEF · 2002

Which Paper Is Better for You and Your Tank?

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals I wanted to determine which toilet paper was best in the areas of 1) strength, 2) softness, 3) septic tank friendliness, and 4) cost effectiveness. Methods/Materials I rando…

CSEF · 2002

Wool Strength

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals Objective: My project was to determine if different chemicals will affect the strength of rabbit wool. I raise rabbits in 4-H, and I have seen these chemicals used for all d…

CSEF · 2002

Yummy Donuts?

Materials Science (Junior Division Only)

Objectives/Goals I did my project because after eating more than one donut I sometimes feel sick. I believe that #fattier# donuts make me feel this way. I wanted to find out which donuts hav…

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