CSSF Project Listings: 2010
Applied Mechanics & Structures
Senior Division
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- S0201
- Aaron P. Avazian, Grade 11
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Sean C. Phillips, Grade 11 ![portrait](../pictures/Portrait/images/anon_ss.gif)
The Gyroscopic Effect of the Speed of a Rotating Flywheel on the Stability of a Turning Vehicle
Advisor: Mr. Michael Antrim
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine, Orange County
- S0202
- Leonel C. Banuelos, Grade 11
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Nicholas R. Ross, Grade 11 ![portrait](../pictures/Portrait/images/anon_ss.gif)
Good Vibrations II: A Two Year Study of a New Method of Vibration Suppressino Utilizing Piezoelectric Patches
Advisor: Mr. Mark Grubb, Mrs. Debbie Lewis
School: Desert High School, Edwards, Kern County
- S0203
- Fiona C. Blackburn, Grade 9
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Floating Cylinders
Advisor: Mr. Randall Covey
School: Anderson (Arthur) Community Learning Center, Alameda, Alameda County
- S0204
- Forrest D. Csulak, Grade 9
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H2O & Solar2Go: Using Various Water Temperatures to Determine the Electrical Energy Output of a Solar/Fuel Cell Car
Advisor: Mr. Barry Lindaman
School: Frazier Mountain High School, Lebec, Kern County
- S0205
- Samantha Darryanto, Grade 11
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Karyne J. Yakupoglu, Grade 11 ![portrait](../pictures/Portrait/images/anon_ss.gif)
Going Green: An Innovative Approach to Comfort
Advisor: Mr. Sunny Kaura
School: Centennial High School, Corona, Riverside County
- S0206
- Jonathan E. Deming, Grade 10
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Anthony J. Mosallam, Grade 11 ![portrait](../pictures/Portrait/images/anon_ss.gif)
The Search for a Cleaner Jet Fuel
Advisor: Ms. Marlene Kent
School: River Springs Charter, Temecula, Riverside County
- S0207
- Brandon W. Ferguson, Grade 10
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The Fighter with the Least Reflectivity
Advisor: Mr. Michael Nakaue
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine, Orange County
- S0208 — Third Place
- Zachary A. Johnson, Grade 11
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The Effect of Differing End Mill Length and Diameter on Dimensional Control While Cutting Steel with an End Mill
Advisor: Mr. Michael Antrim
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine, Orange County
- S0209 — First Place
- Laurel A. Kroo, Grade 12
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Efficient Low-Cost Wind Energy Using Passive Circulation Control
Advisor: Dr. Ilan Kroo
School: Gunn (Henry M.) High School, Palo Alto, Santa Clara County
- S0210
- Jackson T. Lundgren, Grade 10
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The Effect of Surface Roughness on the Drag of a Rocket
Advisor: Mr. Jerry Childers
School: Tamalpais High School, Mill Valley, Marin County
- S0211
- Bradley A. McAskill, Grade 12
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Common Crash Cushions
Advisor: Mr. Mark Grubb
School: Desert High School, Edwards, Kern County
- S0212
- Chakradhar R. Murali, Grade 10
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The Correlation Between a Propeller's Chord Length and the Electricity It Produces in Voltage
Advisor: Ms. Lisa Fox
School: Northwood High School, Irvine, Orange County
- S0213
- Robert K. Olson, Grade 9
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Synthetic Motor Oil: Is It Worth the Extra Money?
Advisor: Mr. Kevin Callaway
School: Hueneme High School, Oxnard, Ventura County
- S0214 — Fourth Place
- Oliver L. Ramin, Grade 10
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Refractory: The Ideal Proportion
Advisor: Mr. Jerry Childers
School: Tamalpais High School, Mill Valley, Marin County
- S0215 — Second Place
- Caitlin A. Redak, Grade 9
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Black Widow Dragline Strength
Advisor: Mrs. Jaime Hiraoka
School: North (John Wesley) High School, Riverside, Riverside County
- S0216
- Adam D. Swirsley, Grade 10
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Fire Away: A Comparison of Supplemental Fire Protection Methods for Wood Sided and Fiber Cement Sided Homes
Advisor: Mr. Paul Hunt
School: Villa Park High School, Villa Park, Orange County
- S0217
- William G. Thornbury, Grade 10
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Passive Solar Air Cooling/Heating Using Geological Insulation
Advisor: Mrs. Victoria Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord, Contra Costa County
- S0218
- David D. Tsao, Grade 10
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3... 2.. 1... Liftoff!
Advisor: Mr. Christopher Morgan
School: Upland High School, Upland, San Bernardino County
- S0219
- Jonathan H. Vu, Grade 11
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The Precision of Paintball When Shot, Depending on the Brand of Material Characteristics
Advisor: Mr. Michael Antrim
School: Woodbridge High School, Irvine, Orange County
- S0220
- James Xue, Grade 9
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Green Concrete for Safer Infrastructure
Advisor: Mr. Tom Shrake
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County
- S0221 — Honorable Mention
- David A. Zarrin, Grade 9
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Less Sweat or Less Fatigue? My SmartBike Does the Rest!
Advisor: Mr. Simon Zarrin
School: Saratoga High School, Saratoga, Santa Clara County
- S0222
- Chen (Amy) Zhang, Grade 10
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What Affects the Speed of a Floating Object?
Advisor: Mr. David Gettman
School: University High School, Fresno, Fresno County
- S0223
- Ruiqi Zhu, Grade 11
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The Relationship Between the Number of Blades on Wind Turbines and Power Output
Advisor: Mr. Wayne Garabedian
School: Clovis West High School, Fresno, Fresno County
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