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Engineering of Structures: Compression
  • Level Foundation
  • المدة 12 ساعات hours
  • الطبع بواسطة Dartmouth College
  • Offered by

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This course deals with compression. When we push an object, it compresses. Compression is what's going to hold up our building. Arches, vaults, domes, and anti-funicular forms help resist compression. In this course, you will learn about different columns and arches and their role in resisting compression. You'll also build anti-funicular forms. The first module introduces you to the topic compression and familiarizes you with the key terms related to compression. The second module deals with topics such as columns, arches, and other anti-funicular forms. It explores their roles in resisting compression. The final module explores how to build anti-funicular forms.

الوحدات

Specialization Introduction

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • From the Instructor's Desk
  • Overview of the Course Concepts

Course Introduction

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • Welcome
  • Syllabus
  • Coursera Code of Conduct
  • Coursera Honor Code

Introduction

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • What do you think?
  • Owl's Problem Initial Thoughts

3 Videos

  • Reflections
  • What do you think?
  • Why do we care about compression? (Video 00:30)

3 Readings

  • What do you think?
  • Owl's Problem Image
  • Glossary

Columns

    • 5 Videos
    • 9 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 6 Assignment
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6 Assignment

  • Experimenting with Columns: Practice Problem
  • Columns: Practice Problem
  • Columns Simulation: Practice Problem
  • Example: Basic Steel Column: Practice Problem
  • Example: Bone Femur: Practice Problem
  • Example: Owl's Tree: Practice Problem

5 Videos

  • Experimenting with Columns
  • Lesson: Columns
  • Example: Basic Steel Column (Video 06:03)
  • Example: Bone Femur (Video 06:31)
  • Example: Owl's Tree (Video 06:14)

9 Readings

  • Build: Columns
  • Column Activity Guidelines Part 1
  • Column Activity Guidelines Part 2
  • Lesson: Columns
  • Explore: Columns
  • Example: Basic Steel Column
  • Example: Bone/Femur
  • Example: Owl's Tree
  • Example: Washington Monument

Anti-funicular Forms and Arches

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Lesson: Anti-funicular Forms: Practice Problem
  • Explore: Arches: Practice Problem

1 Videos

  • Lesson: Anti-funicular Forms (Video 01:13)

2 Readings

  • Lesson: Anti-funicular Forms
  • Explore: Arches

Vault and Domes

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Lesson: Vaults and Domes: Practice Problem
  • Example: Landscape Arch: Practice Problem
  • Columns, Anti-funicular Forms, and Arches

3 Videos

  • Lesson: Vaults and Domes (Video 01:32)
  • Example: Landscape Arch (Video 04:53)
  • Case Study: Leverone Field House (Video 00:58)

3 Readings

  • Lesson: Vault and Domes
  • Example: Landscape Arch
  • Case Study: Leverone Field House

Activity: Build Anti-funicular Forms

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Build Anti-funicular Forms: Report Participation

1 Discussions

  • Build: Anti-funicular Forms (C2)

1 Videos

  • Build Anti-funicular Forms (Video 04:00)

1 Readings

  • Anti-funicular Form Activity Guidelines

Share your World

    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Share Your World: Report Participation

2 Discussions

  • Share Your World (C2)
  • Concept 2 General Discussion

1 Readings

  • What You'll Share

Check Your Understanding

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • What Do You Think of Owl's Solution?
  • Building Anti-funicular Forms Graded Assessment

2 Readings

  • Owl's Solution
  • Check Your Understanding

Auto Summary

Explore the fundamentals of compression in structural engineering with this foundational course. Delve into the roles of columns, arches, and anti-funicular forms in resisting compression. Guided by expert instructors, you'll gain hands-on experience in building anti-funicular forms. Ideal for beginners in Science & Engineering, this 720-minute course is available through Coursera's Starter subscription. Perfect for those eager to understand the principles that support our buildings.

Vicki May
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Vicki May