Raise the roof with this civil engineer starter kit! Build a bridge that’s held together with just friction and gravity. Construct a tall tower strengthened with reinforcements, then wire up a “shake table” to put your builds to the test! Learn about the technology behind construction, and explore STEM in a brand new way.
What’s included?
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bridge set (20 pcs)
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tower base
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shake table set (2 pcs)
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damper set (4 pcs)
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sticky foam sheet
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6 rubber bands
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4 chenille stems
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battery pack with AA alkaline battery
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8 zip ties
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motor
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disk
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7 washers
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straw and connector building set
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poster
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3 illustrated instruction booklets
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folder of civil engineer information
Topics explored
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Earthquake engineering
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Iterative design
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STEM professions
