Famous Figures
In the world of animated television, this lovable character from the Peppa Pig series works as a structural engineer, balancing his job with his family and occasionally showing his goofy side.
Who is Daddy Pig?
This structure is the ultimate solution to get from one side to the other when there's a big, splashy obstacle in the way—whether it's a river, canyon, or even a busy city street!
What is a bridge?
Reaching for the clouds and giving heights a whole new meaning, this dazzling Dubai skyscraper struts its stuff as the tallest building in the world, standing tall since 2010!
What is the Burj Khalifa?
This construction superstar is made by mixing cement, water, and a little bit of sand and gravel magic—turning them into the solid foundation of buildings, roads, and bridges.
What is Concrete?
Above your head, it’s built with care,
To shield from sun, wind, and air.
With slopes or flat, it manages rain,
It's the hero in weather’s reign
What is a roof?
This pioneering civil engineer, known for his groundbreaking work on railways and bridges, was the first president of the Institution of Civil Engineers in 1820.
Who is Thomas Telford?
This never-ending water show takes water on a globe-trotting adventure—evaporating, condensing, and precipitating to keep things flowing smoothly, no matter the season
What is the water cycle? (or hydrological cycle)
This glamorous 'Iron Lady' of Paris was built for the 1889 Exposition Universelle or World's Fair, standing tall and proud with her iron elegance, greeting millions of visitors every year!
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This key ingredient is the secret sauce that holds concrete together—created by heating limestone and clay until they’re practically molten rock in a kiln!
What is Cement?
When metals or plastics must unite,
They’re joined together, firm and tight.
With heat or pressure, they fuse as one,
Creating bonds that can’t be undone!
What is Welding?
Known as the 'magician of iron,' this French engineer was the mastermind behind some of the world's most iconic structures, including the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty.
Who is Alexandre Gustave Eiffel?
When water is out of control and trying to take over, this system swoops in to save the day—piping, channeling, and ditching the excess to keep things dry and flood-free!
What is drainage?
This colossal stone giant in Giza has been standing tall for thousands of years, built as a grand tomb for a Pharaoh, and it’s the only one of the Seven Wonders still giving us serious architectural envy!
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza? (Or just Pyramids)
When forces try to pull something apart, this stress is the culprit, stretching materials like steel and concrete, and it’s measured in units like 'how much force per square inch'—basically, how strong can you stretch before it snaps?
What is Tensile Stress?
From ancient roots, these letters came,
Now in math and science, they earn their fame.
Variables, constants, functions they hold,
In equations, their meanings are bold.
(Which alphabet is it?)
What is "The Greek Alphabet"?
These two legendary engineers are the dynamic duo of fluid mechanics, famous for their formula that helps us calculate the head loss in pipes caused by friction—making sure our water flows without a hitch!
Who are Henry Darcy and Julius Weisbach?
This principle is like a fluid’s version of ‘the faster, the lighter!’—when fluids speed up, their pressure takes a dip, and engineers use this trick all the time in hydraulics to keep things flowing smoothly.
What is Bernoulli's Principle?
This colossal, crowd-pleasing arena in Rome was the original hotspot for gladiators, wild animals, and epic shows, where 'fighting for glory' was the name of the game.
What is the Colosseum?
This steel superhero is coated in a layer of zinc, making it the perfect defense against rust and corrosion—ideal for outdoor adventures or anything exposed to the elements! (And it's also recently become a meme for the Chinese Apartment Construction Industry)
What is Galvanized Steel?
Below the earth, where water dwells,
A hidden level where it swells.
Saturated soil, rock, and clay,
The surface where water stays!
What is Water Table?
This Roman engineer and architect wrote "De Architectura," a multi-volume work that remains influential in civil engineering and architecture today.
Who is Vitruvius?
When a dam is feeling a little too full and needs to let off some steam (or water!), this structure comes to the rescue, safely guiding the overflow and preventing a watery disaster!
What is spillway?
This stunning red-orange beauty in San Francisco isn't just a bridge—it's a sightseeing superstar, offering breathtaking views and the perfect backdrop for a selfie with the bay!
What is the Golden Gate Bridge?
This ancient, ultra-tough construction material is like the superhero of durability—made from volcanic ash and lime, it’s so resilient, it’s been keeping underwater and marine structures strong for centuries!
What is Pozzolanic Concrete? (Or Pozzolana)
When stiffness is what you need to see,
This ratio holds the key.
Tensile stress, to strain it’s tied,
In a curve where they both collide!
What is Young's Modulus / Modulus of Elasticity?