1 / 11

Structures

Structures. Engineering 1 Kamiakin HS. Introduction. We will be building a bridge and a tower for testing Before we begin building one of these structures we need to know some things about them What types of bridges are there? What types of towers are there?

parker
Download Presentation

Structures

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. Structures Engineering 1 Kamiakin HS

  2. Introduction • We will be building a bridge and a tower for testing • Before we begin building one of these structures we need to know some things about them • What types of bridges are there? • What types of towers are there? • What are some examples of each? • What materials are used in the construction of these structures • What math/science might we use to predict the strength of structures

  3. Presentation/Resources • You will become the resident expert on a given topic related to structures • You will select a topic from the following list, research it, and create a presentation from which you can share what you have discovered (topics follow this slide with a brief description of each) • Where do I find information? • Library • Intertubes • Classroom books • Teacher’s Guide • Other resources approved by your instructor • What Can I Use to Present? • Most students select PowerPoint • Some Like Prezi: a free application and fun • Web Page • Poster Session

  4. Topics • Bridges • Give a historical perspective • Describe what types are currently used? • Give examples of each • Share the geographical location of each • Discuss advantages/disadvantages of each

  5. Topics • Towers • What types are currently used? • Give examples of each • Share geographical location of each • Discuss advantages/disadvantages of each

  6. Topics • Materials • What types are currently used? • Give examples of each • Discuss advantages/disadvantages of each

  7. Topics • Math/Science • Given that we will be building truss based bridges and structures, what math and science principles are used to determine strength of structures • Give examples and demonstrate calculations

  8. Testing • Testing Materials • Given that we will be using balsa wood for our structures, what tests can we conduct to help us build the strongest structures? • Test several types of joints for strength: butt joints on end grain, lap joints, miter joints, gusseted joints • Test single, laminated (top-bottom), and laminated (side-side) • Record your data • Take photos of your tests

  9. Evaluation Be sure to discuss who did what on the project!

  10. Directions • Select a partner or choose to work alone • Select a topic • Inform your instructor on both your decisions • Begin your research • Create a presentation • You have 5 school days to complete this task. • We begin presentations on the 6th day

  11. Resources • Eiffel Tower in Paris, France • Great Mosque in Kairouan, Tunisia • Super Tower in Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Dubai Towers proposed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates • Bamboo Bridge in Wonosobo, Indonesia • Primitive Suspension Bridge in Pakistan

More Related