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This term, Year 10 D&T students have studied the theory behind structural engineering. TENSION <> COMPRESSION <> TORSION <> BENDING <> SHEARING The...
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TENSION <> COMPRESSION <> TORSION <> BENDING <> SHEARING
The next step was to put this knowledge to the test by designing and constructing a model bridge from strips of pine, paper and PVA glue.
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