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Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 16 hours
  • Course by Dartmouth College
  • Offered by

About

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. 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.

Modules

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

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • What do you think?
  • Owl's Problem

1 Videos

  • Reflections

3 Readings

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

Loads and Modeling

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Plugin
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Lesson: Loads and Modeling: Practice Problem
  • SDOF: Practice Problem
  • Explore: SDOF Systems: Practice Problem

1 Videos

  • Lesson: Loads and Modeling (7:30)

3 Readings

  • Lesson: Loads and Modeling
  • Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) Activity
  • Explore: SDOF Systems

Building Response and Resonance

    • 3 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Lesson: Building Response: Practice Problem
  • Lesson: Resonance: Practice Problem

3 Videos

  • Lesson Building Response (Video 3:17)
  • Lesson: Resonance (Video 3:49)
  • TedEd Lesson: Why Do Buildings Fall in Earthquakes (Video 4:51)

4 Readings

  • Lesson: Building Response
  • Lesson: Resonance
  • TedEd Lesson: Why Do Buildings Fall in Earthquakes
  • Build: Lateral Force-resisting Systems

Lateral Force-resisting Systems

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Lesson: Lateral Force-resisting Systems: Practice Problem
  • Guest Lecture: Using Glass as a Structural Material: Practice Problem
  • Loads, Building Response, and Resonance

2 Videos

  • Lesson: Lateral Force-resisting Systems (Video 9:10)
  • Guest Lecture: Using Glass as a Structural Material (Video 5:39)

2 Readings

  • Lesson: Lateral Force-resisting Systems
  • Guest Lecture

Activity: Build a Cardboard Chair

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Design Challenge: Build a Cardboard Chair: Report Participation

1 Discussions

  • Design Challenge Cardboard Chair: Discussion (C5)

3 Videos

  • Design Challenge Cardboard Chair- Part 1
  • Tutorial: Introduction to SketchUp Make
  • What do you think?

2 Readings

  • Cardboard Chair Guidelines
  • Tutorial: Introduction to SketchUp Make

Share Your World

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Share Your World: Report Participation

1 Discussions

  • Share Your World: Building Response (C5)

1 Readings

  • Share Your World

Check Your Understanding

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Owl's Solution
  • Building a Cardboard Chair Graded Assessment

1 Discussions

  • Concept 5 General Discussion

2 Readings

  • Owl's Solution
  • Check Your Understanding

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Explore the fascinating world of structural engineering with "Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures." This foundational course delves into how buildings respond to various forces, including earthquakes. Key topics include structural response, load impact, mass, and stiffness effects, and practical applications such as building a cardboard chair. Led by Coursera, this science and engineering course spans 960 minutes and offers starter and professional subscription options, ideal for beginners in the field.

Vicki May
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Vicki May