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Title Structural engineering : learn it, try it! / by Tammy Enz.
Author Enz, Tammy, author.
Publisher North Mankato, Minnesota : Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint, [2017]
Copyright ©2018
Description 48 pages : color illustrations, photographs ; 26 cm.
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 SK-Children's Room  J 624.1 ENZ Nearby on shelf  30662911705755 01-18-22  AVAILABLE
Note "Have you ever found yourself amazed by a skyscrapper or an impressive bridge? Do you want to learn more about how these amazing structures are built?"--Page [4] of Cover.
BIBLIOGRAPHY Includes bibliographical references, glossary and index.
Contents Chapter 1. What is structural engineering? -- Project 1. Experiment with structural shapes -- Chapter 2. Structural forces and materials -- Project 2. Experiment with material strengths -- Chapter 3. Bridges -- Project 3. Build and test a cable-stayed bridge -- Chapter 4. Foundations -- Project 4. Experiment with soil strengths and foundations -- Chapter 5. Horizontal systems -- Project 5. Make your own reinforced concrete -- Chapter 6. Vertical systems -- Project 6. Experiment with columns -- Chapter 7. Lateral systems -- Project 7. Experiment with lateral loads -- Glossary.
Summary Structural engineering might just be the career path for you! Learn the basics and get some hands-on experience. The world of structural engineering is at your fingertips.
Audience Age 9-14.
IL: Grades 4-9.
RL: Grades 4-5.
740L Lexile
Subject Structural engineering -- Experiments -- Juvenile literature.
Structural engineering -- Juvenile literature.
Series Dabble lab
Science builders
Other title Learn it, try it!
ISBN 9781515764250
9781515764304