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Engineering of Structures: Tension and Compression (Coursera)

Offered by Dartmouth College,

This course deals with tension and compression. After going through this course, you will understand why tensegrity structures and sculptures are different from other structures. You will also explore tension and compression in different types of trusses. Additionally you will understand determinacy and realize how it applies to trusses.

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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

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