…bridges, cable-stayed bridges, arch bridges, and truss bridges. In determining what type of bridge to build, engineers must consider how heavy a load the bridge must support and how far…
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Build a Cable-Stayed Bridge
…do we need to think of before building a bridge? (Size, use, materials, etc.) How are large bridges different from small bridges? (Large bridges use trusses, suspension systems, and arches…
Engineering for the Three Little Pigs
…and build 3 different types of “buildings.” For each type of building, they will make two structures, for a total of 6 buildings. They will complete 4 buildings today (types…
Slender Tower Challenge
…the participants thinking about slender towers with the following questions: What challenges might an engineer face in building a tall building? (Support, weight, wind, etc.) What makes a building “slender”?…
Human Suspension Bridge
…bridge. The longest suspension bridge in the world is the Akashi- Kaikyo Bridge in Japan, which spans 2.5 miles! The forces of compression and tension are present in all bridges….
Build a Bridge
…The four most common designs are the beam bridge, truss bridge, arch bridge, and suspension bridge. When choosing which type of bridge to build, engineers must consider the weight or…
Strongest Shapes
…good? Do you think that engineers care how a bridge looks? (Check out the Dragon Bridge in Vietnam.) GUIDANCE FOR PARTICPANTS Engineering Connections Building a bridge is an example of…
Build an Earthquake-Resistant Structure
…likely to occur where two tectonic plates meet. Engineers work hard to design and build earthquake-resistant buildings. There’s no such thing as an earthquake-proof building, but engineers can figure out…
Truss Bridge (Student Instruction)
…or other weighted objects Introduction Engineers often use a truss design in bridges, steel buildings, roofs, and even on the International Space Station. A truss looks like a series of…
Critical Load
…structural integrity and low weight. This efficiency is an important consideration when deciding on materials for a structure. You may notice I-beams in bridges and buildings. I-beams, which are named…