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Thames & Kosmos Architectural Engineering User Manual

Thames & Kosmos Architectural Engineering
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EXPERIMENT MANUAL
Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Pfizerstr. 5-7, 70184 Stuttgart, Germany | +49 (0) 711 2191-0 | www.kosmos.de
Thames & Kosmos, 301 Friendship St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA | 1-800-587-2872 | www.thamesandkosmos.com
Thames & Kosmos UK LP, 20 Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3HE , UK | 01580 713000 | www.thamesandkosmos.co.uk
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Thames & Kosmos Architectural Engineering Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandThames & Kosmos
ModelArchitectural Engineering
CategoryToy
LanguageEnglish

Summary

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safety Information

Essential safety precautions for using the experiment kit.

Assembly Tips

Guidance and tips for assembling the models correctly.

KIT CONTENTS

Checklist: Find - Inspect - Check off

A checklist to verify all kit components are present and accounted for.

What Is Architectural Engineering?

Introduction to Architectural Engineering

Explains the field of architectural engineering and its scope.

SQUARE

Stability of a Square

Experiment to test the structural stability of a square.

BRACED SQUARE

Reinforced Structures

Experiment showing how bracing enhances stability.

CYLINDER

Building a Cylinder

Demonstrates building a basic three-dimensional cylinder.

BRACED CYLINDER

Reinforced Structures

Shows how adding braces makes a cylinder more stable.

FLEXED TRIANGLE

Strength of Triangles

Demonstrates the strength and rigidity of triangles in structures.

CONVEX POLYHEDRON

Rigid Polyhedron Experiment

Tests the rigidity of a 3D shape made from flexed triangles.

FORCES AND LOADS

Loads Acting on a Building

Explains different types of loads buildings must withstand.

Material Properties

Discusses material properties relevant to structural strength.

TRIANGLE

Investigating Form

Explores the concept of form in architecture.

TRIANGULAR PRISM

Prism Experiment

Tests the twisting and bending of a triangular prism.

SQUARE PRISM

Building a Square Prism

Demonstrates building a square prism.

RECTANGULAR PRISM

Testing Prism Deformation

Compares deformation resistance of square vs. triangular prisms.

FLAT PENTAGON

Five Lines in One Plane

Explores the concept of a plane and pentagon deformation.

DOME MADE OF PENTAGONS

Dome of Pentagons Experiment

Builds and tests the strength of a dome structure.

FLAT TRIANGLE

Building the Flat Triangle

Demonstrates a flat triangular shape.

BOWED TRIANGLE

Building the Bowed Triangle

Demonstrates a bowed triangular shape.

SIMPLE ARCH

Forces in the Arch Experiment

Tests how arches withstand downward force.

Form and Function

Concepts in Architectural Design

Discusses how form relates to building function and aesthetics.

Elements of Architecture

Architectural Elements Overview

Lists and categorizes basic architectural shapes and elements.

The Materials Matter

Key Building Materials

Explains the importance of steel and concrete in construction.

INTERSECTING ARCHES

Arches and Domes Experiment

Explores combining arches to create dome shapes.

SHELL

Building a Shell Structure

Demonstrates constructing a thin, curved structural element.

ROMAN ARCH

Tension and Compression in Arches

Investigates tensile and compressive forces in a Roman arch.

WROUGHT-IRON TOWER

Building the Wrought-Iron Tower

Step-by-step guide to constructing a wrought-iron tower model.

WROUGHT-IRON TOWER

Wrought-Iron Tower Shape Analysis

Analyzes the shapes and structural stability of the tower model.

CATENARY ARCH

Building the Catenary Arch

Guides the construction of a catenary arch model.

FERRIS WHEEL

Constructing the Ferris Wheel

Step-by-step instructions for building a Ferris wheel model.

FERRIS WHEEL

Ferris Wheel Tests and Analysis

Tests the model's balance and structural principles.

EIFFEL TOWER

Eiffel Tower Information

Details about the Eiffel Tower's structure and materials.

HIGH ROLLER

High Roller Information

Details about the High Roller observation wheel.

GATEWAY ARCH

Gateway Arch Information

Details about the Gateway Arch's structure and shape.

GIANT DOME

Building the Giant Dome

Step-by-step guide to constructing a large dome model.

GIANT DOME

Giant Dome Strength Experiment

Tests the load-bearing capacity of the dome structure.

OLYMPIC STADIUM

Constructing the Olympic Stadium

Step-by-step guide to building an Olympic stadium model.

OLYMPIC STADIUM

Olympic Stadium Irregular Structures Analysis

Analyzes the structure of the stadium based on its irregular configuration.

NEO-FUTURISTIC SKYSCRAPER

Building the Neo-Futuristic Skyscraper

Step-by-step guide to building a futuristic skyscraper model.

NEO-FUTURISTIC SKYSCRAPER

Neo-Futuristic Skyscraper Curvy Analysis

Analyzes the curved paths and structure of the skyscraper model.

REICHSTAG DOME

Reichstag Dome Information

Details about the Reichstag Dome and its solar shield.

30 ST MARY AXE

30 St Mary Axe Information

Details about the iconic Gherkin building in London.

BEIJING NATIONAL STADIUM

Beijing National Stadium Information

Details about the Beijing National Stadium's construction.

HIGH-TECH HOTEL

Constructing the High-Tech Hotel

Step-by-step guide to building a hotel tower model.

CONCRETE SHELL PERFORMANCE CENTER

Building the Concrete Shell Center

Step-by-step guide to constructing a shell performance center model.

SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

Sydney Opera House Information

Details about the Sydney Opera House's structure and construction.

BURJ AL ARAB

Burj Al Arab Information

Details about the Burj Al Arab hotel's design and structure.

Engineering Design Challenges

Design Challenge Guidelines

Provides guidelines for engineering design challenges using kit materials.

More Assembly Tips

Resetting Deformed Flexible Rods

Instructions on how to straighten bent or warped flexible rods.

Making Small Refinements

Tips for adjusting model parts for a smoother finish.

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