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  • Elementary School - Grades 4-6
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    Design virtual bridges using different safety features and test them for stability during a virtual earthquake. R
    Make a simple shake-table to test if the height of a building will affect its stability. R
    Will Overstressed Bridges Survive Earthquakes? R
    The effect of a building's height on its stability S
    Which building design will best withstand an earthquake? S S S S
    Is the pyramid the strongest 3D geometric structure? S
    Earthquake Science Fair Projects & Experiments
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    Middle School - Grades 7-9
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    Does the weight on a Bridge affect the amount of shaking it endures during an earthquake. R
    How the different modes of earthquake affect the damage suffered by a building? R
    Which Structures Perform Better During an Earthquake R R
    What kind of earthquake resistant foundation (rollers, ball bearings, or isolators) most protects buildings from earthquakes? R

    Find the stronger reinforcement; plywood sheathing or cross-braces for your home to survive an earthquake. R
    Find out how the placement of structural openings affects a building's stability during an earthquake. R
    Which building shape best withstands earthquakes? R R R R S
    The effect of the shape of towers on their strength S
    Explore seismic resistive effects of different soils applied beneath a building's foundation. R R
    Earthquake Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Buildings & Construction Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    High School - Grades 10-12
    R=Reference/Experiment   S=Sample Project
    Using Bacterial Biofilms to Reduce Liquefaction R
    Study of the Dampening Abilities of Viscous Dampers in Buildings R
    Determine the dynamic behavior of a structure when excited at its natural frequency, and how active damping could be used to control vibrations. R
    How Damping Can Passively Control the Dynamic Behavior of a Structure? R
    Determine the connection between tall narrow buildings and a breaking pencil point S
    Wood vs. Brick During Earthquakes R
    Earthquakes! Which Soil Mixtures Reduce Damage? R
    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. R
    Earthquake Science Fair Projects & Experiments
    Buildings & Construction Science Fair Projects & Experiments
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