--- product_id: 302883621 title: "Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers" brand: "thames & kosmos" price: "£110.82" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Thames & Kosmos" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/302883621-thames-and-kosmos-structural-engineering-bridges-and-skyscrapers store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 36-page illustrated manual 285+ modular pieces 20 unique structural models Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers **Brand:** thames & kosmos **Price:** £110.82 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏗️ Build the future, one beam at a time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers by thames & kosmos - **How much does it cost?** £110.82 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/302883621-thames-and-kosmos-structural-engineering-bridges-and-skyscrapers) ## 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 - • **Intermediate Skill Level:** Perfect challenge for curious minds ready to level up their engineering know-how. - • **Master Structural Forces:** Hands-on experiments reveal tension, compression, shear, and bending in real time. - • **Comprehensive Learning Kit:** Includes 285+ interchangeable pieces and a full-color 36-page guide for step-by-step assembly. - • **STEM-Backed & Award-Winning:** Highly rated educational toy that blends physics, architecture, and creativity seamlessly. - • **Build Iconic Bridges & Skyscrapers:** Create 20 diverse models from truss to suspension bridges and towering skyscrapers. ## Overview Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers is an intermediate-level STEM kit featuring over 285 modular pieces and a 36-page illustrated manual. It enables users to build 20 different models demonstrating key engineering principles like force, load, tension, and compression. Designed for ages 8-14, this hands-on kit offers a deep dive into structural physics through iconic bridge and skyscraper constructions, making it a top-rated educational tool for aspiring engineers. ## 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: Great Summer Project - I got this for my 10 year old who developed an interest in bridge building after a school assignment. Some of the string projects needed adult assistance but overall he had fun building the structures and learning some engineering basics. Review: Good present - Good present ## 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 | | Age Range Description | 96 months to 168 months | | Best Sellers Rank | #283,640 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #7,273 in Science Toys & Kits | | Brand | Thames & Kosmos | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 975 Reviews | | Educational Objective | Science | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00814743012585 | | Included Components | (287) plastic building pieces, 36-page manual | | Is Assembly Required | No | | Item Dimensions | 33.3 x 4.6 x 29.5 Centimeters | | Item Type Name | Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers | | Item Weight | 1 Pounds | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 33.3 x 4.6 x 29.5 Centimeters | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Thames & Kosmos | | Manufacturer Part Number | 625414 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year warranty against manufacturer defects | | Material | Plastic | | Maximum Recommended age | 168.0 | | Minimum Recommended age | 96.0 | | Model Number | 625414 | | Size | Small | | Sub Brand | Engineering | | Theme | Shapes | | UPC | 814743012585 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** 96 months to 168 months - **Brand:** Thames & Kosmos - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 33.3 x 4.6 x 29.5 Centimeters - **Size:** Small - **Theme:** Shapes ## Images ![Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91LfcXzCM5L.jpg) ![Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OAl-DQt7L.jpg) ![Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Sy7YHC6ZL.jpg) ![Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81lSmx+fT9L.jpg) ![Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91SNLfIvNQL.jpg) ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Summer Project *by K***D on 6 September 2021* I got this for my 10 year old who developed an interest in bridge building after a school assignment. Some of the string projects needed adult assistance but overall he had fun building the structures and learning some engineering basics. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good present *by J***P on 21 December 2025* Good present ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buen juguete educativo *by A***O on 1 June 2024* Lo use para varias clases de física y mecánica y funcionóexcelente. El modelo es resistente y te permite crear varios modelos. Totalmente útil! ## Frequently Bought Together - Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers | Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, Blue - Thames & Kosmos Architectural Engineering | Science Experiment & Model Building Kit | Build 26 Models of Structures & Structural Elements | A Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner 14.6 Inches --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/302883621-thames-and-kosmos-structural-engineering-bridges-and-skyscrapers](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/302883621-thames-and-kosmos-structural-engineering-bridges-and-skyscrapers) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*