CIVIL ENGINEERING & ARCHITECTURE
THE LONGEST BRIDGE
THE LONGEST BRIDGE is a fun way to break the ice with students, and thus a great school year starter. This team building activity engages students in brainstorming and communication with their peers. Students must work together to build the longest bridge in the class. The bridge is measure from pillar to pillar and cannot have support in the middle. Only one sheet of construction paper is permitted for the final product.
STAKEHOLDER DESIGN CHARRETTE
A DESIGN CHARRETTE is often described as a brainstorming/planning method used at the beginning stages of a structure, building, community, or other urban setting project. A charrette is an intensive workshop in which various stakeholders and experts are brought together to address a particular design issue.
Students work in teams and adhere to the guidelines (criteria and constraints) given by the client. When the charrette is complete, students present their ideas to the class. A survey is conducted at the end, and students critique each others final product.
Students work in teams and adhere to the guidelines (criteria and constraints) given by the client. When the charrette is complete, students present their ideas to the class. A survey is conducted at the end, and students critique each others final product.
ROOF WOOD FRAMING SYSTEM
Most people do not consider what is behind the painted walls or exterior surface in most buildings. Homes are often constructed with a wood frame, especially if the area has an abundant supply of wood.
Students apply their knowledge of wood frame systems to research and create a miniature model of a roof construction along with a fact sheet containing information such as common geographical locations, and advantages/disadvantages of a particular style.
Students apply their knowledge of wood frame systems to research and create a miniature model of a roof construction along with a fact sheet containing information such as common geographical locations, and advantages/disadvantages of a particular style.