The Math Behind Designing Safe Skyscrapers
Objective :
Students will explore how mathematics can determine the necessary supports to keep a skyscraper from collapsing.
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Resources :
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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