Browse 61 real Materials Science and Engineering projects entered in 2004, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In my project I attempted to answer whether artificial fire logs or ordinary wood logs would produce any significant differences in their particulate emissions (during burni…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This project attempted to discover whether or not wood shingles are as flammable as they are said to be. I also wanted to compare the flammability of newer wood shingles to…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The Enviromental Protection Agency has listed indoor air pollution as a major concern in the United States. They have determined that on average people spend 90% of their ti…
CSEF · 2004
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To find which bridge, the arc bridge, the span bridge, or the cable-stayed bridge supports the most weight. Methods/Materials 1. Gather materials 2. Make span bridge 3. Put…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I did my experiment on biodegradable plastic. I picked this experiment because I thought it would be interesting to make my own type of plastic and learn about how plastic i…
CSEF · 2004
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This experiment was performed to decide which type of hair was the strongest between curly, wavy, and straight hair. Methods/Materials I tested the hair by measuring how man…
CSEF · 2004
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine which mixture proportion, with the dominating ingredient either gravel or sand, will give the most strength when compressed. Methods/Materials…
CSEF · 2004
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to find out if the ratio of sand to cement changes the strength of concrete. My hypothesis states that the ratios between 60% sand / 40% ceme…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To test which subgrade best resists water vapor migration through a concrete floor? Methods/Materials Concrete test specimens of the same type mix were cast to model a floor…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment is to learn about the properties of composite materials and how nanoparticles effect their properties. The property I am studying is the coeffic…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My goal was to try to find a way to make my fathers work clothing safer. My father is a farmer who spends a lot of time in the sun, and has already been a victim of skin can…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to find out which type of hair responds quicker to a hair hygrometer. A hair hygrometer is an instrument used to find the humidity in the air…
CSEF · 2004
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine how a wooden arch's curvature affects its strength. My hypothesis was that the greater the curvature of an arch, the stronger it would be becau…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine whether four 25 watt light bulbs create more heat than one 100 watt light bulb, and, if so, is it the case that they produce more heat because…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Problem Statement: Although there is evidence that soy products contain beneficial properties which help reduce the risk for certain diseases, consumption of soy products in…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This project determine which wax would last longer and to test the affect of using different kinds of wax. It also studied the effciency of re-using the burned wax. It was h…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this study was to examine the inhibitory effect of different commonly used household disinfectants on the growth of soil microorganisms. The household disinfe…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this project was to test ways to reduce "red-eye" in photographs using different types of cameras. Cameras that utilize the "red-eye" reduction feature reduce…
CSEF · 2004
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Based on my literature research, I believe that the more water added relative to the amount of cement will decrease the compressive strength of the concrete. I also believe…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experminet was to determine the actual lifespan of incandescent light bulbs and to assess whether light output changed over time. Methods/Materials A lig…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals In my Science Fair Project, I attempted to discover which chemical additives could be added to gasoline to improve engine efficiency. I hypothesized that if a chemical addit…
CSEF · 2004
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project's goal was to see how different liquids other than water affect the strength of cement. I did this project because I wanted to find out how to make stronger cemen…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To test and rate the quality of common sources of drinking water: bottled water, city or municipal water, Wegis mutual water system (24 users) and a private well. My objecti…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Which antacid formulation neutralizes stomach acid most effectively? Methods/Materials Materials a. antacid formulations: 15 Tums Tablets, 15 Alka Seltzer Tablets, 1 bottle…
CSEF · 2004
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To Determine how different tempertures will affect glass. Methods/Materials We are using 12 X 12 double strength (DS) glass sheets, inserted into a wooden frame to simulate…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I want to find out which materials will inhibit bacteria from passing through onto someone's skin. My hypothesis sated that Linen would be the most effective in blocking bac…
CSEF · 2004
Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of my science project is to find an alternative use for plastics number 4-7. I want these plastics to be recyclable so we can discover more resources and so that ou…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals To find out which household cleaner would best kill germs from chicken skin. Methods/Materials To test my questions, I rubbed chicken skin over marble tiles, thoroughly cove…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to gain knowledge of which type of fishing line is stronger. I will be testing monofilament and fluorocarbon fishing line. Each line will be tested for the…
CSEF · 2004
Materials Science (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Our objective for this experiment is to find out if antiseptic mouthwash kills germs that cause bad breath. We also want to find out which mouthwash will kill the most germs…