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Discover how engineers design and construct buildings to withstand the various types of seismic waves generated by earthquakes.

Students will design and test their own model buildings, by putting them through a one-minute simulated earthquake challenge.

Cost

This workshop is Free.

Details

  • Type: Civil Engineering
  • Year level: Year 8-10
  • Duration: 1 hour

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