Learn Engineering: Truss Analysis: Method of Sections

Six color posters are included, one for each step of the scientific method. Each step in the process is named, and three points to remember or questions to ask are also included to stimulate thinking.

The next time you read a magazine or watch the news, make note of how many graphs you see because they are everywhere! Here, scholars collect, enter, and graph data using computers. The graphs are then analyzed to aid in discussion of...

A video investigating truss analysis. Learn how the method of joints can be used to analyze the strength of a truss. [5:32]

Learn how a velocity analysis is necessary to make sure a mechanism is properly designed. This video will discuss how a velocity analysis is completed. Site also includes an article which discusses concepts found in video. [5:07]

Data, data everywhere. Challenge your class to begin thinking about data, the ways people collect information, and what we can learn from this data. Class members discuss sources of data and then individuals answer questions in the...

Did you know that tools used to make mechanical structures experience forces? Learn how to predict those forces using Merchant's circle analysis. Site also includes an article which discusses all concepts covered in the video. [5:44]

Students learn how to use and graph real-world stream gage data to create hydrographs and calculate flood frequency statistics. They also learn how hydrographs help engineers make decisions and recommendations to community stakeholders...

Understand a tool called Computational Fluid Dynamics which is used to design and analyze of equipment. This video includes how to solve the complex Navier-Stokes equation using both the Reynolds Averaged Navier Stokes and Finite Volume...

Learn how to do a strength analysis on beams in this video. Video defines beam, bending moment, and shear force. Site also includes an article that discusses topics found in the video. [6:02]

What is the main difference between an engineer and a technician?  This is one of the driving questions in a plan that proves that analysis at every step of development is crucial to the engineering design process. The lesson...