Construction & Structures Modules

Construction & Structures Modules \| Module Activities Index: \| 201 \| 202 \|
This material is adapted from a Hearlihy, Inc. catalog. It is being used on a short-term basis to illustrate concepts and activities students would learn and do in a modular technology laboratory. For additional information see the Reference page. .

Module: Engineering	201

Activities	Concepts & Skills
Learn principles of structural engineering through study of text, video and computer software. Answer research questions and define technical terms. Sketch bridge design. Develop scale drawing to required specifications. Complete full-size measured drawing of bridge from three views. Measure, cut and secure bridge parts Assemble finished bridge Test model bridge for required design strength. Design, draw and build bridge model to given specifications Experiment with model truss to determine maximum design strength Test bridge for strength and efficiency.	Measure with a ruler. Draw to scale on graph paper. Use geometric shapes and triangles (truss) in bridge design. Understand structural engineering principles and basic bridge design. Understand the principles of mass, load and span. Understand forces of gravity, deflection and equilibrium (Newton's laws of motion) Work with beams and trusses Understand principles of compression and tension.

Activities

Concepts & Skills

Learn principles of structural engineering through study of text, video and computer software.
Answer research questions and define technical terms.
Sketch bridge design.
Develop scale drawing to required specifications.
Complete full-size measured drawing of bridge from three views.
Measure, cut and secure bridge parts
Assemble finished bridge
Test model bridge for required design strength.
Design, draw and build bridge model to given specifications
Experiment with model truss to determine maximum design strength
Test bridge for strength and efficiency.

Measure with a ruler.
Draw to scale on graph paper.
Use geometric shapes and triangles (truss) in bridge design.
Understand structural engineering principles and basic bridge design.
Understand the principles of mass, load and span.
Understand forces of gravity, deflection and equilibrium (Newton's laws of motion)
Work with beams and trusses
Understand principles of compression and tension.

Module: Structures	202

Activities	Concepts & Skills
Learn the principles of structural design through study and video Answer research questions and define technical terms. Conduct "Tension and Compression" hands-on activity Construct sample structural beams Compare strength of different beams Build a truss structure Create working drawing of warehouse design. Build model warehouse structrue Test strength of model warehouse	Analyze structural beam types (I-beam, square, channel, angle, round, tee, triangular, rectangular) Design and build the model warehouse Evaluate structural strength Test beams and structural shapes for strength Read Newton force gauge Analyze triangles and trusses. Measure using English and Metric units Learn five main forces that affect structures. Differentiate between natural and human-made structrues. Learn structural types and shapes Differentiate between static and dynamic loads. Understand action/reaction forces & equilibrium Determine factor of safety of structures.

Activities

Concepts & Skills

Analyze structural beam types (I-beam, square, channel, angle, round, tee, triangular, rectangular)
Design and build the model warehouse
Evaluate structural strength
Test beams and structural shapes for strength
Read Newton force gauge
Analyze triangles and trusses.
Measure using English and Metric units
Learn five main forces that affect structures.
Differentiate between natural and human-made structrues.
Learn structural types and shapes
Differentiate between static and dynamic loads.
Understand action/reaction forces & equilibrium
Determine factor of safety of structures.

Entered October 19, 1997