Structural Engineer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Bridges are built to sway a little in the wind. That bending helps them stay strong and safe!
Through history
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Long ago
People built arches out of stone blocks to hold up roofs and bridges. The curved shape pushes weight out to the sides, so the arch stays standing.
Tools of the trade
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Laser measure
A laser measure shoots a tiny beam of light to a wall and tells how far away it is. It helps engineers measure rooms and beams quickly and carefully.
Words to know
- Bones
- Engineers call the hidden frame of a building its bones. Beams, columns and walls are the bones that hold everything up.
Quiz time
Engineers only use wood to build bridges.