Browse 53 real Materials Science and Engineering projects entered in 2002, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project is to determine which lubricant has the lowest friction by measuring what angle does the test block starts to slip. Methods/Materials A total of two drops of oil…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Hand washing may seem trivial, but failing to do it may have tragic even deadly consequences. By not washing our hands regularly we may be causing our own poor health and sp…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project was to determine which paper towel fiber structure was most absorbent. I hypothesized that the fiber structure of the Brawny Prestige Prints paper tow…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective is to find out which kind of anti-bacterial soap would kill the most bacteria. My hypothesis is that Ajax will be the most affective. Methods/Materials I asked…
CSEF · 2002
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to find which size of sand particles would make a concrete brick stronger using silica sand #30 (finer sand), and silica sand #18 (coarser sand. Methods/Mat…
CSEF · 2002
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to determine which model of bridge (arch, beam or truss) could withstand the most weight. My hypothesis was that the truss bridge would withsta…
CSEF · 2002
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project was to test a homemade brick and to see which material added to that brick would make it the strongest. The materials I added were cloth, wire, str…
CSEF · 2002
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to increase the final strength of concrete by adding aggregates. I had no odjectives. Methods/Materials The experimenter mixed pre-packaged concrete mix with wat…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to learn which wood , Douglas Fir or Oak, produced the most energywhen burnt. Methods/Materials a full size steam locomitive was used. Douglas Fir and Oak w…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to determine if sand and non-sand grout mortars treated with a sealant decrease the effectiveness of insecticide residuals. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2002
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project's objective is to determine the percent of additional strength of the modified Warren Truss when verticals are inserted. My original hypothesis was that the modif…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to find out which natural juices prevent spoilage and bacterial growth on meat. Methods/Materials I used apple juice, lemon juice, vinegar, tomato juice, orange…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals We tried to determine if the various prices of three different soccer balls made a difference in its performance. Methods/Materials We used a contraption to take place of an…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To compare the price of each battery by analyzing the cost per one hour of lifetime. Methods/Materials 18x6.5 piece of wood , Hammer, 9 nails, 9 Mini Scew lamp bases, Solder…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to determine which method of popping popcorn was the most energy-efficient: Jolly Time microwave, Orville Redenbacher#s microwave, Jolly Time stove, or Orville R…
CSEF · 2002
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project is to determine which material will resist low speed automobile collision impact damage the best and potentially meet the Highway Transportatio…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Which technology produces better photos, and is more efficient? Because of emerging image-gathering technology, I believe digital photos will be a better quality than the fi…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This experiment is designed to test what mouthwash is most effective in killing bacteria from the oral cavity. I hypothesized that Listerine would be most effective because…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my project is to find out which substance is the best for filling microwave heated hot packs (bean bags): dried corn, rice, black turtle beans, macaroni, soyb…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my experiment was to compare the effectiveness of various common clothing fabrics as barriers against UV radiation. My hypothesis was that the thickest, mos…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to test three different materials of pipes (plastic, copper and steel), three different liquids (glycol, glycol mixed with water and water), and three diffe…
CSEF · 2002
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To determine whether or not size effected the weight carrying and span capacity of an I-beam. If it did, what variations of the flange / web ratio made it stronger, and what…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective is to find out which eye lens and window film are the most effective in blocking out light. Methods/Materials I am using Daphnia to test the effectiveness of di…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment is to determine if there will be a better bond strength with the laser light cure or the high intensity visible light cure. Methods/Material…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Our objective is to see which common beverage will leave the darkest stain after washing. We think that the chocolate milk will leave a darker stain than grape juice, orange…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of our project is to determine which paint combination will best protect against moisture in actual application. Through our research we have found that it is…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine what is the safest fabric to wear if exposed to fire. Methods/Materials Looking at natural and synthetic fibers, one 8cm x 6cm piece of the fol…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals What cleans the most pesticide residue off of fruit? Cold tap water, hot tap water, cold tap water with soap, or hot tap water with soap? Methods/Materials Thirty-six test a…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To find out if the labels on cans of whole kernel corn are all telling us the truth. Methods/Materials First I washed off the scale, dried it thoroughly and set it to zero.I…
CSEF · 2002
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Probably the most common and most dangerous food allergy is Peanut Allergy. My excperiment was to find which counter surfaes are the most resistant to peanut oil and which c…