Back to Top 3. Understand Structures and Earthquakes
Forces within the Earth bend and strain the relatively thin crust we call home. When these forces cause the Earth's crust to bend until it snaps, this is called an earthquake. Earthquakes cause tremendous damage, and even death, if they occur where man-made structures have been built. Engineers, architects, and scientists must work together to understand the behaviors of earthquakes to construct buildings that can withstand these strains.
Using the engineering activities in this NI Action Pack, test and measure structures of various build specifications to gather data on which structural techniques are most earthquake-resistant. Test the effects of live loads and dead loads on structures, as well as the effects of earthquake magnitude. Then, apply you new knowledge of structures and earthquakes to design and create an earth-quake resistant structure to solve a problem of your choice.
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