Structural Engineering Science & Engineering Kit: Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension

Are you ever curious about how bridges span long distances and how skyscrapers remain standing? Structural engineers rely on their knowledge of physics and building materials to design strong and stable structures. This kit of modular building pieces allows you to explore the basics of structural engineering through 20 model-building experiments. Each model illustrates a fundamental principle of mechanical physics or structural engineering in a hands-on manner. You'll start with small models that demonstrate how structural elements can be connected to maximize the strength of a structure while using a fixed amount of material.

The kit covers a range of basic structural elements such as columns, beams, trusses, plates, arches, shells, and catenaries. You'll also learn about the forces that act on these elements, such as tension, compression, shear, and bending. As you progress, you'll build more complex models of trusses, roofs, small buildings, and different types of bridges including truss, arch, cantilever, rope, and suspension bridges. Finally, you'll even construct models of towering skyscrapers to test the limits of your knowledge.

Through the experiments, you'll gain an understanding of the strength and stiffness of materials, and how structural engineers optimize these factors to maximize safety and minimize costs and the risk of structural failure. The kit includes a 36-page, full-color manual with step-by-step instructions for each model, making it suitable for intermediate skill levels. With over 285 interchangeable building pieces, this kit offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of structural engineering.

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