CSSF Category Awards: 2012
Applied Mechanics & Structures

Senior Division

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S0331 — First Place

David A. Zarrin, Grade 11
The Z-Engine: My Internal Combustion Rotary Engine with Only Four Moving Parts
Advisor: Mr. Simon Zarrin
School: Saratoga High School, Saratoga, Santa Clara County

S0312 — Second Place

Adyota Gupta, Grade 10
Smart Vest: A Novel Approach to Bulletproof Vests
Advisor: Mr. Stuart Calhoon
School: Monta Vista High School, Cupertino, Santa Clara County

S0309 — Third Place

Alex L. Chang, Grade 9
Surviving Seismically-Induced Liquefaction: The Development and Validation of a Novel Hybrid Floating Foundation System
Advisor: Mr. Tom Shrake
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County

S0325 — Fourth Place

Navjot Singh, Grade 11
Utilization of X-Ray Triboluminescence from Stick-Slip Friction in Peeling Tape
Advisor: Mr. John Allen
School: Oak Grove High School, San Jose, Santa Clara County

S0313 — Honorable Mention

Hunter Z. Karr, Grade 11
Comparing the Efficiency of Two Wave Energy Converter Designs and Their Potential for the Santa Monica Bay
Advisor: Dr. James Vieceli
School: St. Monica Catholic High School, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County

S0323 — Honorable Mention

John T. Schwartz, III, Grade 10
The Effect of an Electrolytic Cell on the Power Output of an Internal Combustion Engine
Advisor: Mrs. Victoria Acquistapace
School: De La Salle High School, Concord, Contra Costa County

S0330 — Honorable Mention

James Xue, Grade 11
Rubberized Concrete: An Integration of Dynamic Performance and Environmental Protection
Advisor: Ms. Shannon Bunch
School: University High School, Irvine, Orange County