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Dartmouth College

The Engineering of Structures Around Us

Dartmouth College via Coursera Specialization

Overview

In this Specialization, you will learn some engineering principles that can be applied to structural systems everywhere: in nature, in furniture, in mechanical and aerospace systems, and in any solid object that resists a load. Together we’ll explore how structures work, why they were designed the way they were designed, how they support loads, and where forces flow through them. More specifically you will: Learn about funicular forms and how ropes and cables resist tension. Discuss how columns, arches, and anti-funicular forms resist compression. Discover how trusses, beams and walls resist loads. • Sketch the flow of forces through structures. Compare and contrast different structural forms and systems to answer a range of questions such as: Why might an engineer choose a beam over a truss? How do the dimensions of a structure affect its response? How do engineers choose forms and systems to create structures that are both elegant and functional?

Syllabus

Course 1: Engineering of Structures: Tension
- Offered by Dartmouth College. This course deals with tension. Tension is one of the easiest forces to understand. It is a pulling force. ... Enroll for free.

Course 2: Engineering of Structures: Compression
- Offered by Dartmouth College. This course deals with compression. When we push an object, it compresses. Compression is what's going to hold ... Enroll for free.

Course 3: Engineering of Structures: Tension and Compression
- Offered by Dartmouth College. This course deals with tension and compression. After going through this course, you will understand why ... Enroll for free.

Course 4: Engineering of Structures: Shear and Bending
- Offered by Dartmouth College. This course deals with shear and bending. Shear is a set of parallel, non-collinear forces acting across an ... Enroll for free.

Course 5: Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures
- Offered by Dartmouth College. This course explores the impact of different forces on the construction of bug buildings. It provides an ... Enroll for free.

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Taught by

Vicki May

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