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The scientific validation was a crucial moment in Mola's path. From that point on, it was possible to transform an idea into a product with its own niche in both the academic and professional frameworks, and that not only keeps...
The POLIS University's innovative approach to teaching structures
When it comes to structural engineering, an enormous amount of theory and math becomes part of students' lives on the path to achieving excellence. Although understanding the theory may be fine for some, many students find it challenging to translate...
Goián-Cerveira footbridge: Mola as a design tool
Idea, concept, drawing, model. A structural project goes through many steps before being built. The physical models are important tools in this process of searching for innovation, reducing risks by allowing safe experimentation. The modular system of a physical model...
Shake Tables and Mola: a perfect fit
Earthquakes are a serious concern in some regions of the world, making it vital that structural and civil engineers understand how to build structures able to withstand the forces of the ground motions. Mola Structural Kits allow you to build...
Bridge to the Future: using Mola to connect young students to STEM careers
In an increasingly complex, competitive and fast-paced context, choosing a career becomes one of the most challenging decisions of young students. Despite having a growing demand and influencing virtually all areas of everyday life, the choice for engineering, architecture and...
FTMS: A hands-on method to use in your classes with Mola
Sometimes, the classroom configuration itself pushes teaching in an already well-known direction. The professor gets to the class, leaves things on the table, delivers the content, proposes some activities and goes full circle with assessments. This is the so-called traditional...
How a leading university uses Mola to improve the teaching of structures
The years at the university are of most importance in the life of an engineer. The knowledge acquired impacts all activities carried out from then on. But with time and experience, many established professionals look back and see the classes...
DAD Project: full-scale physical models as a structural learning tool
We usually think of the learning environment as a theater where classes take place, students sit and the educator exposes the content using the available tools, such as whiteboards and projectors. However, one of the biggest challenges in this configuration...
How to run a Mola structural competition
The collapse of a structure can be the most fun part of a project. As absurd as it may seem, at least in structural competitions, we can say this without fear of making mistakes. Structural competitions are a tradition in...