Scientists in the School Review

Structure Research

Research a famous monument or structure. Follow the steps listed. Type your answers in Word. Please answer in complete sentences.

1.What kind of structure is it?
(frame, mass/solid, or shell)

2. What is the function or functions of your structure or monument?

3. What materials were used to build your structure or monument?

4. When was your structure or monument built? Add three facts about it that you have not already talked about.

5. Draw or find a picture of your structure or monument to include with your questions.

Designing for Safety

Research the answers for the following questions. Then, type or write out your answers. You may work with a partner.

1. Describe 3 ways in which structures can fail.

2. Pick one structure that has to support a large load. Describe how it was designed for this load with safety in mind.

3. Pick one structure that has to contain something. Describe how it was designed to contain something with safety in mind.

4. What is a sensor and why do engineers use these in structures? Make a list of at least 5 sensors in the world. Describe the function of each sensor. (You can also read a little bit about sensors on page 119 of your textbook).