These are the links about moving huge weights you asked me for. Most (click here and follow the related links) are very simple Stonhenge constructions. There is a funny (and commercial?) website with these things, theforgottentchnology. In case you need detailed academic information, there are more ideas at Rabasa, E. Forma y construcción en la piedra. Akal. Madrid, 2000.
I also uploaded some links to interesting activities: Shigeru Ban, Bucky Fuller... Check them at the Agenda (right, section 04).
Here's the first exercise this year. We talked a bit about it last week, and you already have the meccano, so... Just check the dates.
We are going to see a few videos next thursday. Have a look at 1, 2 and 3 at least.