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product_id: 47471806
title: "Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers | Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, Blue"
brand: "thames & kosmos"
price: "$U4165"
currency: UYU
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Thames & Kosmos"
url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/47471806-structural-engineering-bridges-and-skyscrapers-science-and-engineering-kit-build
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# 36-page illustrated manual 285+ interchangeable pieces Build 20 unique structural models Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers | Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, Blue

**Brand:** thames & kosmos
**Price:** $U4165
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏗️ Build the future, one beam at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers | Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, Blue by thames & kosmos
- **How much does it cost?** $U4165 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.uy](https://www.desertcart.uy/products/47471806-structural-engineering-bridges-and-skyscrapers-science-and-engineering-kit-build)

## Best For

- thames & kosmos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted thames & kosmos brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Build Your Own Skyline:** Challenge yourself to create the tallest, strongest skyscraper using real-world physics and design.
- • **Step-by-Step Expert Guidance:** 36-page full-color manual ensures smooth assembly and deep understanding for intermediate skill levels.
- • **Endless Creative Possibilities:** Over 285 modular pieces let you design bridges, skyscrapers, and more with real engineering principles.
- • **Award-Winning Educational Value:** Parents' Choice Gold Award winner—trusted for quality STEM learning and fun.
- • **Master Structural Engineering Basics:** Hands-on learning with 20 diverse models demonstrating force, load, tension, and compression.

## Overview

This award-winning STEM kit from Thames & Kosmos includes over 285 plastic pieces and a 36-page illustrated manual to build 20 different models, teaching key engineering concepts like force, load, tension, and compression. Designed for intermediate learners aged 8-14, it offers hands-on experience with bridges and skyscrapers, combining fun with foundational physics and structural design.

## Description

Do you ever wonder how bridges span huge distances and how skyscrapers stay standing? Structural engineers use physics and their knowledge of the properties of building materials and geometric shapes to design structures with sufficient strength and stability. With this kit of modular building pieces, you can learn the basics of structural engineering by conducting a series of 20 model-building experiments. Each model demonstrates a basic principle of mechanical physics or structural engineering in a hands-on way. Start out with small models that demonstrate how structural elements can be attached together to maximize the strength of a structure for a fixed amount of material used. Learn about basic structural elements including columns, beams, trusses, plates, arches, shells, and catenary. Explore the forces acting on structural components including tension, compression, shear, and bending. Move onto building more complex models of trusses, roofs, and small buildings. Experiment with different types of bridge construction: a truss bridge, arch bridge, cantilever bridge, rope bridge, and suspension bridge. Finally, build models of towering skyscrapers. What is the tallest tower you can build using only the pieces included in the kit? Learn about the strength and stiffness of materials. See how structural engineers optimize factors to maximize safety, and minimize cost and the risk of structural failure. A 36-page, full-color manual guides you through model building with step-by-step illustrated instructions.

Review: Good kit for kids - Easy to assemble and my kid(5) loves it. The posts come out easily but theyre mass produced plastic parts
Review: Fun time building roller coasters - My grandson loves this. He recieved it for Christmas.

## Features

- Build 20 different models that each teach about force, load, compression, tension and more
- Over 285 interchangeable building pieces
- Includes 36-page, illustrated experiment manual and Assembly guide
- Skill level: Intermediate

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B06VT7WQPH |
| Age Range Description | 96 months to 168 months |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,831 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #103 in Educational Science Kits |
| Brand Name | Thames & Kosmos |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,391 Reviews |
| Educational Objective | Science |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743012585 |
| Included Components | (287) plastic building pieces, 36-page manual |
| Item Dimensions | 13.1 x 1.8 x 11.6 inches |
| Item Type Name | Engineering Kit |
| Item Weight | 1 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos |
| Manufacturer Maximum Age (MONTHS) | 168.0 |
| Manufacturer Minimum Age (MONTHS) | 96.0 |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year warranty against manufacturer defects |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Size | Small |
| Sub Brand | Engineering |
| Theme | Shapes |
| UPC | 814743012585 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: are these compatible with legos?**
A: No, they are not.

**Q: Does the manual come in other languages like French?**
A: No, the manual for this kit is in English.

**Q: does this come with a car or something that runs on the track?**
A: This kit comes with a set of 2 cars to run on the track.

**Q: Does is not come with a small screwdriver for assembling the car? What size screwdriver is needed?**
A: It does not come with a screwdriver. You can use an eyeglass screwdriver, small phillips head or a screwdriver the size of 00x60mml

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good kit for kids
*by C***E on December 31, 2025*

Easy to assemble and my kid(5) loves it. The posts come out easily but theyre mass produced plastic parts

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun time building roller coasters
*by B***O on January 9, 2026*

My grandson loves this. He recieved it for Christmas.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fun Rollercoaster Set
*by A***R on August 13, 2025*

Bought as a gift and the grandchildren love it ! Very versatile and can change the track for different outcomes ! The package came on time and was not damaged! Great Stem product and awesome product for the engineer in the family! Overall great quality material and would recommend it for purchasing !!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-23*