Doing the Math: Analysis of Forces in a Truss Bridge
TeachEngineering
Activity (Other)
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In this lesson, students learn the basics of the analysis of
forces engineers perform at the truss joints to calculate the
strength of a truss bridge.
Suggested Learning
Estimated Time to Consume Resource...
Time
3 : 00 Hours
Estimated Cost for Resource...
Cost
Free
Name of Skill (Mousever Context in applying Skill...
Skills
Itensity and Frequency in Applying Skill...
Focus
Level of Difficulty in Applying Skill...
Level
Education / Higher Education / Training Standards Applying Skill...
Standard
Skill Points Earned After Completing Requirements...
Points
Technical
Applied Science
Focus: 29%
Intermediate
Standards: HS-ETS1
NGSS
6
Transferable
Mathematics
Focus: 29%
Intermediate
6
Transferable
Written Communication
Focus: 14%
Intermediate
3
Transferable
Problem Solving
Focus: 14%
Intermediate
3
Technical
Physics
Focus: 14%
Intermediate
3
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Total Skill Points:
21
Facts and Information and Perspectives Learned...
Knowledge Gain
Identify the components of a truss bridge. Identify
different type of trusses.
Live Link to the Resource...
Resource Link
https://www.teachengineering.org/lessons/view/ind-2472-analysis-forces
Skills Label™
Patent 11587190
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