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Engineering of Structures: Tension and Compression

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Engineering of Structures: Tension and Compression

This course is part of The Engineering of Structures Around Us Specialization

Instructor: Vicki May

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

21 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Identify the definitions of the key glossary terms related to tension and compression
Recognize why tensegrity structures and sculptures are different from other structures
Recognize where tension and compression is in different types of trusses
Recognize what determinancy is and how does it apply to trusses

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

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.

Module details

This module introduces you to the concept of tension and compression.

What's included

2 videos9 readings2 assignments

2 videosTotal 4 minutes

Reflections4 minutes
What do you think?0 minutes

9 readingsTotal 110 minutes

From the Instructor's Desk10 minutes
Overview of the Course Concepts 10 minutes
Welcome30 minutes
Syllabus10 minutes
Coursera Code of Conduct10 minutes
Coursera Honor Code10 minutes
What do you think?10 minutes
Owl's Problem Image10 minutes
Glossary10 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 15 minutes

What do you think? 10 minutes
Owl's Problem 5 minutes

This module explores topics such as tensegrity structure, trusses, and determinancy. After finishing this module, you will also be able to calculate the force in members of a truss.