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.
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Define compression
Identify the definitions of the key glossary terms related to compression
Recognize the role of a column in resisting compression
Recognize the role of an arch in resisting compression
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Beginner Level
High school algebra High school geometry
Approx. 11 hours to complete
English
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
Introduction to Compression
2 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 5 min), 9 readings, 2 quizzes
6 hours to complete
Columns, Anti-funicular Forms, and Arches
6 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 36 min), 14 readings, 11 quizzes
3 hours to complete
Building Anti-funicular Forms
3 hours to complete
1 video (Total 4 min), 4 readings, 4 quizzes
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