Build, test, and discover the science behind bridges and skyscrapers! This hands-on Structural Engineering STEM Kit introduces the fascinating world of structural engineering through 20 model-building experiments. Explore how engineers use physics, geometry, and material properties to design structures that are strong, stable, and efficient.
Using modular building pieces, you'll investigate the forces that shape the built world, including tension, compression, shear, and bending. Start with simple models to discover how columns, beams, trusses, plates, arches, shells, and catenary shapes contribute to structural strength. Then put your knowledge to the test as you build increasingly complex designs.
Experiment with different types of bridges, including truss, arch, cantilever, rope, and suspension bridges. Construct roofs and small buildings, then challenge yourself to build towering skyscrapers. How tall can you make a stable tower using only the pieces in the kit?
Along the way, discover how structural engineers balance strength, stiffness, safety, and material efficiency to reduce costs and minimize the risk of structural failure. Each experiment brings engineering principles to life through hands-on building, testing, and problem-solving.
A 36-page, full-color instruction manual includes step-by-step illustrated directions to guide you through all 20 experiments. It's an engaging introduction to civil engineering, structural design, mechanical physics, and STEM learning for curious minds who want to understand how the structures around us work.
Explore the physics. Test your designs. Build something extraordinary.
