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Geometry and Skyscraper Design

Defined STEM - Geometry and Skyscraper Design

Objective :
Students will explore the role of shapes in providing sufficient strength to support a skyscraper.
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Video : Geometry and Structural Engineering
Building a 72-story skyscraper like Trump Tower in New York City is no easy feat. That’s where structural engineers like Ysrael Seinuk come in. This movie explains how shapes are at the foundation of structural engineering.
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