Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
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I need some ideas. I am going to have a group of High School Students into my office. Does anyone know of any literature, powerpoint or PDF's that can help me present structural engineering to HS kids that have the attention span of a text message?






RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
-Explain to them that the design of every commercial building/public bridge they've ever stepped in or crossed has been overseen by a structural engineer.
-Discuss how structural engineering is an elite branch of civil engineering.
-Basic description of the different types of loads structural engineers design for.
-Discuss fundamental courses/principles upon which structural engineers rely.
RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud. After a while you realize that they like it
RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
tacoma narrows bridge for a start
RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
I've seen nothing but good suggestions above -- but the most important with teens (I do this fairly regularly) is to keep their attention. Humor, disaster, whatever they normally expect to see when being entertained.
Good on ya! Let us know how it goes!
Goober Dave
RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
It was useful. The kids liked the activities.
RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
There is also a companion book "Why Buildings Stand Up".
RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
I too like "disasters" - especially when they happen to someone else.....
RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
there are scholarships and prizes involved - plus it's fun to watch your truck crash into the river.
RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
If kids knew they could make 50k/yr with a 2 yr nursing degree itd be tough to get them into our profession.
RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students
This is an eye opener for those who would proceed without learning from history. Students would find this sobering.
I have presented engineering practice to HS students with success. As an ME, I concentrated on recip engines, jet engines, and heat transfer problems that appeared on the PE exam. It may have been a little above their heads, but it illustrated the complexities of design and the importance of practical assumptions.
RE: Structural engineering Presentation for HS Students