Construction Principles
Construction Principles teaches students the fundamentals of stress analysis. They are introduced to such topics as force, area, stress, strain, tension, compression and more. Students get to apply what they learn by testing materials in the Structural Stress Analyzer 1000, a stress-analysis machine. Students come to understand why stress analysis is such an important aspect of civil engineering.
Internet Resources
Brooklyn Bridge History
Brooklyn Bridge Website – This website provides facts, history, and information about the Brooklyn Bridge. You'll also find links, news, and pictures.
Build a Bridge
NOVA Super Bridge – Visit this website to learn about and view examples of the four major types of bridges. You can also try an interactive bridge building exercise.
Engineering Design Contest
The West Point Bicentennial Engineering Design Contest – This site provides all the information needed to compete in the engineering design contest. This contest is a nationwide competition aimed at promoting math, science, and technology education in U.S. elementary and secondary schools. Anyone can participate in this contest, but only eligible contestants – U.S. students in Grades K through 12 – may compete for prizes.
The American Society of Civil Engineers
ASCE – Visit this site for information, links, documents, and magazines about civil engineering.