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Engineering of Structures: Tension
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 13 hours
  • Course by Dartmouth College
  • Offered by

About

This course deals with tension. Tension is one of the easiest forces to understand. It is a pulling force. When we tend to pull an object, it is in tension. Different elements that resist tension in buildings are ropes, cables, and funicular forms. You will study different structures and identify what role tension plays in their designs. The first module explores tension and its importance in building structures. The second module explores funicular forms, angles, and bridges. You will understand the role of funicular forms in sustaining tension, how to best design elements and systems that resist tensile forces. You will also recognize the similarities and differences between suspension bridges and cable-stayed bridges. The third module explores how to build a cable-stayed bridge. You'll also study the structures of different bridges and share a report on them.

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

    • 2 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 3 Assignment
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3 Assignment

  • Preliminary Material: What Do You Think?
  • Owl's Problem Quiz
  • Why Do We Care About Tension: Practice Problem

2 Videos

  • Preliminary Material: What Do You Think?
  • Why Do We Care About Tension (Video 3:26)

3 Readings

  • What Do You Think? Image
  • Owl's Problem
  • Glossary

Funicular Forms

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

  • Funicular Forms: Practice Problem

1 Videos

  • Lesson: Funicular Forms

2 Readings

  • Lesson: Funicular Forms
  • Explore: Funicular Forms

Angles

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Quiz
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Angles: Practice Problem

3 Videos

  • Lesson: Angles (Video 5:50)
  • Example: Owl's Basket (Video 3:35)
  • Example: Funicular Form (Video 3:33)

3 Readings

  • Lesson: Angles
  • Example: Owl's Basket
  • Example: Funicular Form

1 Quiz

  • Example Funicular Form: Practice Problem

Bridges

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Bridges: Practice Problem
  • Angles, Funicular Forms, and Bridges

3 Videos

  • Lesson: Bridges (Video 4:59)
  • Example: Owl's Cable-Stayed Bridge (Video 7:00)
  • Example: Suspension Bridge (Video 8:58)

3 Readings

  • Lesson: Bridges
  • Example: Owl's Cable-Stayed Bridge
  • Example: Suspension Bridge

Activity: Build a Cable-stayed Bridge

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Build: Cable-stayed Bridge (C1)

1 Videos

  • Build Cable-stayed Bridge (Video 12:15)

1 Readings

  • Build: Cable-stayed Bridge

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 (C1)
  • General Discussion

1 Readings

  • What You'll Share

Check Your Understanding

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Quiz
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2 Readings

  • Owl Uses Ropes to Build a Bridge!
  • Check Your Understanding Quiz

2 Quiz

  • What Do You Think of Owl's Solution?
  • Building a Cable-stayed Bridge Graded Assessment

Auto Summary

Discover the fundamentals of tension in building structures with "Engineering of Structures: Tension" on Coursera. This foundational course, led by expert instructors, delves into tension forces, funicular forms, and bridge design. Over three modules, explore how tensile forces shape structures like ropes, cables, suspension bridges, and cable-stayed bridges. Perfect for beginners in Science & Engineering, the course spans 780 minutes and offers flexible subscription options: Starter and Professional. Ideal for aspiring engineers and architecture enthusiasts.

Vicki May
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Vicki May