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Strength of Different Shapes

Defined STEM - Strength of Different Shapes

Objective :
Students will explore which shapes provide the most structural support and why.
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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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