1996 Category Winners in
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

First Place: J0103

Aslanian, Victoria Grade 8, Los Angeles County
The Effects of Static and Dynamic Loads on Beam Bridges
Advisor: Mr. Baroyr Hagopian
School: Arshagdickranian (T.C.A.) School, Los Angeles

Second Place: J0114

Ettema, Taylor B. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
How Can We Make Our Structures More Earthquake Resistant for a Better, Safer Tomorrow?
Advisor: Mrs. Angeline King
School: Chaminade Middle School, Chatsworth

Third Place: J0101

Alberti, Ryan D. Grade 8, San Mateo County
The Sweet Spot
Advisor: Mr. Joseph Zucca
School: St. Joseph's Elementary School, Atherton

Honorable Mention: J0128

Puckett, Alexandra Grade 8, Orange County
The Effect of Different Temperatures on the Peel Adhesion of Scotch Tape and Masking Tape
Advisor: Mr. David Houston
School: Aliso Viejo Middle School, Aliso Viejo