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The LEGO® Engineer by Jeff Friesen

The LEGO® Engineer

Jeff Friesen

No Starch Press · Print & ebook · November 1, 2022

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Model BuildingStructural EngineeringTechnology & Engineering
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Who it’s for
Explore engineering principles through LEGO models of trains, ships, bridges, and more.
Themes
Engineering principles, LEGO model building, Transportation and structures
Genres
Technology & Engineering, Structural Engineering, Model Building

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About this book

LEGO® bricks meet The Way Things Work in this fun, informative tour of the world of engineering, from the creative mind of expert LEGO® builder Jeff Friesen. In The LEGO® 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® bricks as you experience the world of engineering in a fun new way.

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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® 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® builds more realistic.

Engineering in Bricks

Explore engineering principles through LEGO models of trains, ships, bridges, and more.

Come here for

  • Answers about freight trains
  • Explanations of container-ship bows and bridge design

Expect

  • Step-by-step LEGO building instructions
  • More than 30 models designed by Jeff Friesen

Where it sits

Technology & Engineering34%
Model Building32%
Structural Engineering25%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Model Building
  • Civil Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
Authors
Jeff Friesen
Publisher
No Starch Press
Published
November 1, 2022
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Engineering principles · LEGO model building · Transportation and structures
Reading lane
Model Building