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Engineering of Structures: Tension and Compression
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 11 hours
  • Course by Dartmouth College
  • Offered by

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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. 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.

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
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • What do you think?
  • Owl's Problem

2 Videos

  • Reflections
  • What do you think?

3 Readings

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

Tensegrity

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Lesson: Tensegrity (Video 02:26)
  • Build: Tensegrity Structure (Video 06:57)

2 Readings

  • Lesson: Tensegrity
  • Tensegrity Sculpture Guidelines

Trusses

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

  • Lesson: Trusses: Practice Problem
  • Explore: Trusses: Practice Problem

1 Videos

  • Lesson: Trusses (Video 11:11)

2 Readings

  • Lesson: Trusses
  • Explore: Trusses

Determinancy

    • 2 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Lesson: Determinancy: Practice Problem
  • Example: Taftsville Bridge: Practice Problem

2 Videos

  • Lesson: Determinancy (Video 05:07)
  • Example: Taftsville Bridge (Video 15:21)

2 Readings

  • Lesson: Determinancy
  • Example: Taftsville Bridge

Calculating Forces in a Truss

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • Lesson: Calculating Forces in a Truss: Practice Problem
  • Tensegrity, Trusses, and Determinancy

1 Videos

  • Lesson: Calculating Forces in a Truss (Video 12:14)

3 Readings

  • Lesson: Calculating Forces in a Truss
  • Lesson: Calculating Forces in a Truss
  • Example: Owl's Bridge

Activity: Build a Truss Bridge

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

  • Build: Truss Bridge: Report Participation

1 Discussions

  • Build: Truss Bridge: Report Observations and Discuss

1 Videos

  • Build: Truss Bridge (Video 05:27)

1 Readings

  • Truss Bridge 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 (C3)
  • Concept 3 General Discussion

1 Readings

  • Share Your World

Check Your Understanding

    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Assignment
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2 Assignment

  • What do you think of Owl's Solution?
  • Building a Truss Bridge Graded Assessment

2 Readings

  • Owl's Solution
  • Check Your Understanding

Auto Summary

Explore the fascinating world of tension and compression in structures with this foundational course in Science & Engineering, taught by Coursera. Delve into the unique aspects of tensegrity structures, various trusses, and the concept of determinacy. Over 660 minutes, you'll learn to calculate forces in truss members and even build a truss bridge. Ideal for beginners, the course offers both Starter and Professional subscription options. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of structural engineering.

Vicki May
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Vicki May