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Loads Lab

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Take a load off! Introduce junior engineers to the effects of load on structural design with an easy-to-use interactive. Individuals apply one of many load options, examine its effects, then learn about the safeguards employed during construction to minimize damage to the structure.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
wind, thermal energy, thermal expansion, earthquakes, vibration, civil engineering, engineering design, buildings, building materials, soil
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the lesson to introduce a model building project to get the class familiar with the concept
  • Assign a load to grouped pupils and have them research innovative ways to overcome the stresses of the load
Classroom Considerations
  • Although the topic is complex, the activity is suitable for students with no prior knowledge of loads or structural design
Pros
  • The lesson is an excellent, simple way to give learners hands-on experience with load prior to a build
  • Animations show how modifications to a structure work against the load to provide stability
Cons
  • None