The wing of a bat, the bone in your leg, the stem of a plant—all have elegant, elaborate structures. Scientists would like to understand how and why these structures developed and engineers are also concerned with developing an understanding of structures. The exploration—Who Can Build the Strongest Bridge?—presented in this chapter will help students develop an appreciation for the approach that scientists and engineers use.
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Type Book ChapterPub Date 11/15/2012ISBN 978-1-936959-22-8Stock # PB328X1_2