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Elementary School - Grades 4-6
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Determine which type of soil amplifies back-and-forth earthquake shaking motion the most.
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Design virtual bridges using different safety features and test them for stability during a virtual earthquake.
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Make a simple shake-table to test if the height of a building will affect its stability.
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Will Overstressed Bridges Survive Earthquakes?
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The effect of a building's height on its stability
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Which building design will best withstand an earthquake?
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What Type of Bridge Supports More Weight in an Earthquake
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Is the pyramid the strongest 3D geometric structure?
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Earthquake Science Fair Projects & Experiments
Buildings & Construction Science Fair Projects & Experiments
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Middle School - Grades 7-9
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Does Soil Type Affect Building Stability During an Earthquake?
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Show that frictions dampers significantly reduce building damage by reducing sway and possibly saving lives during an earthquake.
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Utilizing "Maglev" Base Isolation for Reduction of Structure Damage During an Earthquake
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Does the weight on a Bridge affect the amount of shaking it endures during an earthquake.
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How the different modes of earthquake affect the damage suffered by a building?
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Which Structures Perform Better During an Earthquake
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What kind of earthquake resistant foundation (rollers, ball bearings, or isolators) most protects buildings from earthquakes?
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Find the stronger reinforcement; plywood sheathing or cross-braces for your home to survive an earthquake.
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Find out how the placement of structural openings affects a building's stability during an earthquake.
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Which building shape best withstands earthquakes?
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The effect of the shape of towers on their strength
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Explore seismic resistive effects of different soils applied beneath a building's foundation.
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Earthquake Science Fair Projects & Experiments
Buildings & Construction Science Fair Projects & Experiments
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High School - Grades 10-12
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An Investigation of the Potential Impact of Liquefaction-Induced Lateral Spreading on a Populated Urban Setting
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Using Bacterial Biofilms to Reduce Liquefaction
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Study of the Dampening Abilities of Viscous Dampers in Buildings
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Determine the dynamic behavior of a structure when excited at its natural frequency, and how active damping could be used to control vibrations.
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How Damping Can Passively Control the Dynamic Behavior of a Structure?
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Determine the connection between tall narrow buildings and a breaking pencil point
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Wood vs. Brick During Earthquakes
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Earthquakes! Which Soil Mixtures Reduce Damage?
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Determine which soil additive out of polymers, bark or styrofoam, when mixed with soil, would be the most stable when water is added and after a simulated earthquake.
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Earthquake Science Fair Projects & Experiments
Buildings & Construction Science Fair Projects & Experiments
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