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High school algebra High school geometry

Approx. 14 hours to complete
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What you will learn

  • Identify the definitions of the key glossary terms related to shear and bending

  • Define beams

  • Identify different types of beams

  • Define shear and tension forces

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Coursera Labs
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Beginner Level

High school algebra High school geometry

Approx. 14 hours to complete
English

Offered by

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Dartmouth College

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
3 hours to complete

Introduction to Shear and Bending

3 hours to complete
2 videos (Total 3 min), 9 readings, 2 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
8 hours to complete

Shear, Bending, and Beams

8 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 39 min), 8 readings, 9 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
4 hours to complete

Building a Cardboard Beam or Shelf

4 hours to complete
4 readings

About the The Engineering of Structures Around Us Specialization

The Engineering of Structures Around Us

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