D07 : Should Trucks Wear Skirts?


Students Haydn Wain-Lowe
School IND - Hillfield Strathallan College - Hamilton
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 9
Group Group 1 - Earth and Environmental I
Abstract The purpose of the project was to investigate whether tractor-trailer trucks fitted with side skirts or side wings are more economic, environmentally friendly and safe. Also, the study was to understand why there is reluctance to install side skirts on tractor-trailers in Canada.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Hillfield Strathallan College Awards of ExcellenceHillfield Strathallan College Awards of Excellence - Scientific Process Award$ 100
John W. Howard Materials Research AwardJohn W. Howard Materials Research Award$ 100
McMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance AwardsMcMaster University Faculty of Engineering Entrance Award$1,000 Entrance Award
Primary Fluid Systems Earth and Environment AwardsPrimary Fluid Systems Earth and Environment Awards - Second$ 75
Dillon Consulting AwardsDillon Consulting Science and Engineering Award$ 250
Merit AwardsBronze Merit Award$ 60
ArcelorMittal Dofasco AwardsArcelorMittal Dofasco Material Handling & Logistics Department Award$ 100