Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges and Skyscrapers
Do you ever wonder how bridges span huge distances and how skyscrapers stay standing? Structural engineers use physics and their knowledge of the properties of building materials and geometric shapes to design structures with sufficient strength and stability.
With this kit, kids can learn structural engineering basics with 20 model-building experiments that each demonstrate basic principles of mechanical physics or structural engineering in a hands-on way.
Get to Know:
Start out with small models that demonstrate how structural elements can attach together to maximize the strength of a structure using a fixed amount of material. Learn about basic structural elements, including columns, beams, trusses, plates, arches, shells, and catenary. Explore the forces acting on structural components, including tension, compression, shear, and bending.
Move on to building more complex models of trusses, roofs, and small buildings. Experiment with different types of bridge construction: a truss bridge, arch bridge, cantilever bridge, rope bridge, and suspension bridge. Finally, build models of towering skyscrapers.
Students will learn about the strength and stiffness of materials and see how structural engineers optimize factors to maximize safety, minimize cost, and reduce the risk of structural failure.
A 36-page, full-color manual is included for guiding students through model building with step-by-step illustrated instructions.
What's in the Box:
- 1 Structural Engineering Kit with 323 pieces
- 1 36-page, full color manual with step-by-step instructions
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