Form and Function

These lessons introduce key concepts in designing, modeling, and building biological and man-made systems. Experimental and simulation activities are shaded with a red background in the lists below.

Beginner: Structures 101

This sequence of lessons will walk you through the basics of how we model and design structures, introducing key concepts and terminology while developing modeling skills.


Intermediate: Analyzing Structures

These lessons prepare you to calculate the loads on structures. Knowing the loads lets you design structures that will withstand the test of time.


Last updated: November 23, 2022.