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The Lego

by Jeff Friesen

Engineering concepts built brick by brick

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Engineering concepts built brick by brick

Jeff Friesen’s guide pairs explanations of real-world engineering with more than 30 LEGO model projects. The subjects range from skyscrapers, rockets, and bullet trains to freight-train engines, container-ship design, and bridge structures. Step-by-step building instructions give the technical material a hands-on format, while the accompanying explanations connect each model to principles such as how structures distribute weight or how design affects efficiency. The book brings together an introduction to engineering ideas and practical inspiration for constructing more realistic LEGO creations.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • LEGO builders interested in adding real-world engineering principles to their models
  • Readers seeking an illustrated, hands-on introduction to engineering concepts
  • Fans of projects involving trains, ships, bridges, buildings, and rockets

Themes

Engineering principlesDesign and structural functionHands-on LEGO constructionTransportation and infrastructure

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Book overview

LEGO(R) bricks meet The Way Things Work in this fun, informative tour of the world of engineering, from the creative mind of expert LEGO(R) builder Jeff Friesen.

In The LEGO(R) Engineer, you'll explore how some of humanity's greatest feats of engineering work, from towering skyscrapers to powerful rockets to speeding bullet trains. Then follow step-by-step instructions to build these marvels with LEGO(R) bricks as you experience the world of engineering in a fun new way.

How do diesel and electric engines work together to drive massive freight trains? How does a container ship's bow shape contribute to its fuel efficiency? How do cable-stayed bridges distribute weight differently than suspension bridges? You'll learn the answers to these engineering questions and more as you build your way through over 30 models, all designed by LEGO(R) expert Jeff Friesen. Understanding the engineering principles behind these structures will not only help you better appreciate the world around you, but will also help you make your own LEGO(R) builds more realistic.

LEGO(R) is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this book.
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