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Structural Engineering

Broad General Education

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Overview

Structures and structural engineering are an important part of society. Encouraging pupils to look at this form of engineering can be quite easy initially, but some may be put off by the mathematics later. I try to make this as engaging as I can and I am open to new ideas and feedback on how to do it. 
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Introduction to structures

Introducing the basics of structural engineering, including the history, the forms of structures, materials, environmental impact and mathematics involved. 

A4 grid paper for the orthographic sketching challenges.

A4 worksheet

A4 Drawings Pack

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Course Notes

Introduction video

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Neolithic structure task

Göbekli Tepe video


A4 grid paper for the orthographic sketching challenges.

A4 worksheet

A4 Drawings Pack

Course Presentation

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"The design of good houses requires an understanding of both the construction materials and the behaviour of real humans"


Peter Morville

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Building a truss

This project is in development. 

A4 grid paper for the orthographic sketching challenges.

A4 worksheet

A4 Drawings Pack

Course Presentation

Resource Coming!

Resource Coming!

Resource Coming!

Resource Coming!


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"Simplicity will stand out, whilst complexity will get lost in the crowd"


Kevin Barnett (1986 - 2019)

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Assessment ​

The following materials have been created to assess learning in this unit. These documents are for 'Coffee' supporters of DesignClass only. 

A4 grid paper for the orthographic sketching challenges.

A4 worksheet

A4 Drawings Pack

Course Presentation

Assessment 1

Assessment 2

Assessment 3

Assessment 4


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