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Structural Engineering CPU

Students use the Applied Technologies LoadStar to test their structures.Introduction

Careers in engineering are very abundant today, and the demand for well trained professionals is expected to grow in the future. The Structural Engineering CPU reinforces its content with rigorous hands-on design, construction, and testing. Students become familiar with the most stable geometric shapes and how to employ them in structural applications.

Featured Careers

  • Civil engineer

  • Construction and building inspector

  • Carpenter

  • Mining engineer

Skill Development

Technology Skills

  • Career and occupational outlook

  • Academic requirements

  • Engineering principles

  • Stress analysis - compression and tension

  • Computer-based design, simulation, and analysis

  • Structural components - beams, trusses, arches, etc.

  • Prestressing

  • Safety factor formula

  • Four elements/five forces

  • Resources for construction technology

  • Destructive/non-destructive testing

Students design bridges, roadbeds, towers, and more using K'NEX.Academic Skills

  • Reading

  • Writing

  • Math

  • Design

  • Engineering/construction

  • Teamwork

  • Problem solving

  • Resource allocation

  • Technological literacy

  • TSA event alignment

  • FFA event alignment

What's Included

  • Applied Technologies Structural Engineering courseware CD

  • Applied Technologies Structural Engineering video CD

  • Applied Technologies Structural Engineering Student Guide

  • Applied Technologies LoadStar 2000 structural tester

  • Design textbook

  • Structural simulation design software

  • Construction set (not included in the 10-activity balsa only version)

  • Digital scale

  • Bridge construction video

  • Balsa wood

  • Miscellaneous materials and consumables

  • Instructor's Overview

  • Media Cruiser

Ordering Information

Structural Engineering - CCA971
CPU Objectives

You may also want to review our Engineering Application Series (EAS), an online collection of fun and exciting problem-based learning opportunities.

 

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