{"product_id":"thames-kosmos-structural-engineering-bridges-skyscrapers-science-engineering-kit-build-20-models-learn-about-force-load-compression-tension-parents-choice-gold-award-winner-blue","title":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos | Structural Engineering: Bridges \u0026 Skyscrapers | Science \u0026 Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, Blue","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.aplus-img{display:block!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;border:0!important;max-width:100%!important;height:auto!important;line-height:0!important;font-size:0!important;vertical-align:top!important}.aplus-img+.aplus-img{margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important}.aplus-wrap{line-height:0!important;font-size:0!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;display:block!important}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"v-about-wrap\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!-- DBG1_A_descLen=4159 --\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/json\" id=\"about-details-data\"\u003e{\"59414087303249\":\"\u003ch4\u003eAbout This Item\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul class=\\\"about-this-item\\\"\u003e\u003cli\u003eBuild 20 different models that each teach about force, load, compression, tension and more\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOver 285 interchangeable building pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eIncludes 36-page, illustrated experiment manual and Assembly guide\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eSkill level: Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable class=\\\"product-overview\\\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch4\u003eImportant information\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSafety Information\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv class=\\\"product-desc\\\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e Do you ever wonder how bridges span huge distances and how skyscrapers stay standing? Structural engineers use physics and their knowledge of the properties of building materials and geometric shapes to design structures with sufficient strength and stability. With this kit of modular building pieces, you can learn the basics of structural engineering by conducting a series of 20 model-building experiments. Each model demonstrates a basic principle of mechanical physics or structural engineering in a hands-on way. Start out with small models that demonstrate how structural elements can be attached together to maximize the strength of a structure for a fixed amount of material used. Learn about basic structural elements including columns, beams, trusses, plates, arches, shells, and catenary. Explore the forces acting on structural components including tension, compression, shear, and bending. Move onto building more complex models of trusses, roofs, and small buildings. Experiment with different types of bridge construction: a truss bridge, arch bridge, cantilever bridge, rope bridge, and suspension bridge. Finally, build models of towering skyscrapers. What is the tallest tower you can build using only the pieces included in the kit? Learn about the strength and stiffness of materials. See how structural engineers optimize factors to maximize safety, and minimize cost and the risk of structural failure. A 36-page, full-color manual guides you through model building with step-by-step illustrated instructions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrom the Brand\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cdiv style=\\\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0;margin:0;padding:0;line-height:0;font-size:0;\\\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/c3b21ee1-13b0-42d7-a960-02f2d4174ebd.__CR0,0,1464,625_PT0_SX1464_V1___.jpg\\\" style=\\\"flex:1 1 auto;min-width:120px;max-width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;display:block;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003cimg src=\\\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/a38a5cea-5f2e-41be-9048-d35249498dce.__CR0,0,315,145_PT0_SX315_V1___.jpg\\\" style=\\\"flex:1 1 auto;min-width:120px;max-width:100%;height:auto;object-fit:contain;margin:0!important;padding:0!important;display:block;border:0;vertical-align:top;line-height:0;\\\" loading=\\\"lazy\\\" \/\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos, our goal is to provide fun, wholesome, educational experiences for kids and families of all shapes and sizes!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over 200 years, our global family of companies has been refining the process of developing creative and innovative ways to inspire children—and adults!—to discover their world, ask questions, and try things for themselves, all with the goal of transforming that curiosity into knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow did we get our start?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos was founded in 2001 when a Rhode Island science museum director and her son partnered with a 200-year-old German publishing house to fulfill the great need for science education materials that were more stimulating, effective, relevant—and of course, fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eHow do we support our products?\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur full-time team of in-house product experts is professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. 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