Structural Materials Resources

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Application of Structural Materials
Check out these architectural marvels made possible by cantilevers.
Application of Structural Materials
Learn about Constance Tipper, who solved the mystery of the World War II “Liberty Ships,” which had an unfortunate habit of breaking in half.
Application of Structural Materials
Meet Sue, perhaps the most famous T. Rex in history, and learn how she was able to be mounted and displayed thanks to materials science.
Application of Structural Materials
View the impressive strength of this student-constructed cantilever.
Basics of Structural Materials
You can get stressed. You can strain. You can have your strength tested. But so can materials! Find out how the testing of these factors plays a crucial role in the construction of new products and buildings.
Basics of Structural Materials
You need to get from Point A to Point B. But there’s a river running between the two locations. The simplest solution might be to build a bridge. How do you do it? What materials do you use? What are the pros and cons of all of your options?
Hooke's Law
“Spring” into action to learn all about Hooke’s Law.
Structural Challenges
View some examples of real Structural failures and what was learned from them.
Structural Challenges
What are some of the main challenges facing structural materials researchers? How can we maximize progression while minimizing environmental impact?
Structural Challenges
While this film relies on magic to collapse this bridge, many scientists and engineers devote their careers to averting very real structural failures.
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