Engineering of Structures: Tension and Compression (Coursera)

The first module introduces you to the concept of tension and compression. The second module explores topics such as tensegrity structure, trusses, and determinacy. After finishing this module, you will also be able to calculate the force in members of a truss. The third module explores how to build a truss bridge.

Course 3 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 tension and compression

- Recognize why tensegrity structures and sculptures are different from other structures

- Recognize where tension and compression is in different types of trusses

- Recognize what determinancy is and how does it apply to trusses

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Introduction to Tension and Compression

This module introduces you to the concept of tension and compression.

WEEK 2

Tensegrity, Trusses, and Determinancy

This module explores topics such as tensegrity structure, trusses, and determinancy. After finishing this module, you will also be able to calculate the force in members of a truss.

WEEK 3

Building a Truss Bridge

This module explores how to build a truss bridge