Structural Capability & Strength of Materials (Junior Division Only)

J1801 Astani, Sina S. Grade 8, Los Angeles County

The Determination of Elastic Modulus with Linear Relationship of Stress vs. Strain Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Stephanie Richardson
School: Ridgecrest Intermediate School, Rancho Palos Verdes

J1802 Christensen, Aaron J. Grade 7, San Bernardino County

Wood Truss Design 2 Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Pat Horton
School: Summit Intermediate School, Etiwanda

J1803 Cooper, Jenny L. Grade 8, Ventura County

Trusty Trusses Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Morley Cohen
School: Mesa Verde Middle School, Moorpark

J1804 Daly, R. Terik Grade 8, Santa Clara County

Shake, Rattle, and Roll: In Other Words: The Effect of Shape on a Building's Structural Integrity in an Earthquake Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dan Judnick
School: Bernal Intermediate School, San Jose

J1805 Darras, Natasha M. Grade 6, Orange County

Category Award
To Pay or Not to Pay Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Nadia Oggiano
School: St. Anne School, Laguna Niguel

J1806 Ellison, Lindsey A. Grade 7, Alameda County

What Types of Pipe Are the Most Earthquake Resistant? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Bill Bowen
School: Harvest Park Middle School, Pleasanton

J1807 Geier, Martin R. Grade 7, Kern County

Category Award
Architecture vs. Liquefaction: Will Braces Ensure a Building's Survival During Liquefaction? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Carol Turpin
School: St. John's Lutheran School, Bakersfield

J1808 Gonzales, Nolan C. Grade 7, San Diego County

Concrete Strength Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. William Fox
School: St. Mary's Elementary School, Escondido

J1809 Hand, Tyler S. Grade 6, Monterey County

Falling Bridges Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. Dianne Begbie
School: Colton (Walter) Middle School, Monterey

J1810 Hatayama, Clint L. Grade 6, Fresno County

The Effects of Environmental Factors on the Strength of Wood Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Reggie Wagner
School: Lone Star Elementary School, Fresno

J1811 Hemphill, Tanner S. Grade 7, Riverside County

Rain, Rain, Go Away! Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Dennis Miller
School: Vista Heights Middle School, Moreno Valley

J1812 Hill, Christina L. Grade 6, Santa Cruz County

Structural Design of Adobe Brick Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. J. Martin Sweet
School: Rio Del Mar Elemetary School, Aptos

J1813 Iness, Caleb M. Grade 7, Fresno County

A Cure for Concrete Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Lavinia Terra
School: Kastner (George W.) Intermediate School, Fresno

J1814 Jordan, William C. Grade 7, Kern County

Are Composites of Wood Stronger than Solid Wood? Project Abstract
Advisor: Miss Kimber Cooney
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield

J1815 Kim, Justin J. Grade 7, Santa Clara County

Category Award
What Kind of Foundation Is the Best for an Earthquake? Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Wally Lenker
School: Murphy (Martin) Middle School, San Jose

J1816 Marton, Kacey Grade 7, Los Angeles County

Category Award
How Do Heat and Hydration Affect the Tensile Properties of Human Hair Fibers? Project Abstract
Advisor: Ms. D. Shah
School: Portola (Gaspar de) Junior High School, Tarzana

J1817 Matthew, Cameron F. Grade 6, Riverside County

Concrete Reinforcements Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Cindy Hicks
School: Glenn (John) Middle School, Indio

J1818 Mikulka, David M. Grade 8, San Diego County

Trusses: An Angle on Stress Project Abstract
Advisor: Mrs. Linda Loftis
School: St. Mary's Star of the Sea Elementary School, Oceanside

J1819 Schenk, Todd M. Grade 6, Ventura County

Breaking Bricks and Building Better Ones Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Brett Susman
School: Ocean View Junior High School, Oxnard

J1820 Sekula, Nathaniel S. Grade 7, San Joaquin County

Improving Buildings' Resistance to Earthquakes May Be as Simple as Using Reinforced Sheetrock Project Abstract
Advisor: Mr. Ray Brown
School: Lodi Seventh-Day Adventist Elementary School, Lodi