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Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures (Coursera)

Offered by Dartmouth College,

This course explores the impact of different forces on the construction of bug buildings. It provides an overall understanding of how buildings respond to different forces that impact their designs.

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The first module introduces you to the concept of the overall response of structures. The second module explores different types of loads and their impact on the design of large structures. It also gives a detailed explanation of how buildings fall due to earthquakes. In addition, the module offers an explanation on the impact of mass and stiffness on building response. The third module explores how to build a cardboard chair. You'll also learn how to work with SketchUp Make.
Course 5 of 5 in the The Engineering of Structures Around Us Specialization.

What You Will Learn

Identify the definitions of the key glossary terms related to overall response of structures
Identify types of loads on structures
Recognize how do we model larger structures
Recognize the role of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) systems

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Introduction to Overall Response of Structures
This module introduces you to the concept overall response of structures.

WEEK 2
Loads, Building Response, and Resonance
This module explores different types of loads and their impact on the design of large structures. It also gives a detailed explanation of how buildings fall due to earthquake. In addition, the module offers an explanation on the impact of mass and stiffness on building response.

WEEK 3
Building a Cardboard Chair
This module explores how to build a cardboard chair. You'll also learn how to work with SketchUp Make.

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