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Choosing a Pyramid Site

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Abstract:: Working in engineering project teams, students evaluate sites for the construction of a pyramid. They base their decision on site features as provided by a surveyor's report; distance from the quarry, river and palace; and other factors they deem important to the project based on their team's values and priorities.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary
Collection:: TeachEngineering

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A Good Foundation

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Abstract:: Students explore the effects of regional geology on bridge foundation, including the variety of soil conditions found beneath foundations. They learn about shallow and deep foundations, as well as the concepts of bearing pressure and settlement.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
Collection:: TeachEngineering

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Shallow & Deep Foundations

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Abstract:: Students investigate the critical nature of foundations as they learn differences between shallow and deep foundations, including the concepts of bearing pressure and settlement. Using models representing a shallow foundation and a deep pile foundation, they test, see and feel the effects in a cardboard box test bed composed of layers of pebbles, soil and sand. They also make bearing pressure calculations and recommendations for which type of foundations to use in various engineering scenarios.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
Collection:: TeachEngineering

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Skyscrapers: Engineering Up!

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Abstract:: Skyscrapers are one of the most glorified products of Civil Engineering and contain an interesting history of progress and development. In this lesson, the students will learn about the history of the world's tallest free standing structures and the basic design principles behind their success. Students will build their own newspaper skyscrapers with limited materials and time, trying to achieve a maximum height and the ability to withstand a "hurricane wind" force. Discussion will concentrate on materials, forces that a skyscraper needs to withstand, and basic structural design.

Subject:: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
Collection:: TeachEngineering

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