Structural Materials

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Test the strength of a wire to explore the concepts of stress and strain. Then, discover how steel armatures are used to support ancient dinosaur fossils.

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NGSS: HS-PS2-3
Keywords: Physics; Mathematics; Stress; Strain; Young’s Modulus; Structural Applications

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From creating safe bridges to earthquake proofing homes—see how important it is to choose the right materials for the job by exploring these online resources.

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