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Dartmouth College

Engineering of Structures: Compression

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.

Status: Mechanics
Status: Materials science
BeginnerCourse12 hours

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UM

5.0Reviewed Mar 18, 2025

The professor really explained well . i think slender ratio should be added in this course.

LC

5.0Reviewed Jan 21, 2025

Professor Vicki was great at explaining all the concepts

AK

5.0Reviewed Sep 18, 2024

The course was really helpful. The numericals involve practical examples, while the explanations and demonstration of key concepts are amazing.

LA

5.0Reviewed Jul 7, 2025

This course is exceptional for everyone who is interested in structural mechanics, and a great introduction for civil engineering or architecture students to how members carry load.

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