Fat Brain Toy Structural Engineering – Bridges & Skyscrapers Outlet

Have you ever wondered how bridges are able to span huge distances, or how skyscrapers are able to reach so high without tipping over?

Using the modular building pieces included in this kit and following along with the 44-page manual, kids will get to learn all about the mechanical physics and structural engineering that make these amazing feats and more possible.

Start out with small models that demonstrate how structural elements can be combined to maximize the strength of a structure.

Learn all about basic structural elements such as columns, beams, trusses, plates, arches, shells, and catenary and then experiment with the forces that act on them such as tension, compression, shear, and bending.

Before long you’ll begin to build more complex structures and experiment with all the different types of bridges – including truss bridges, arch bridges, cantilever bridges, and suspension bridges – until…

Push your new skills to the limit by seeing just how tall you can build or how much weight your structures can hold!

Playtime construction becomes real-life engineering when kids start exploring the Structural Engineer Bridges and Skyscrapers kit.

Structural Engineer – Bridges & Skyscrapers