Engineering of Structures: Compression

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Free Online Course: Engineering of Structures: Compression provided by Coursera is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3 weeks long, 12 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Coursera. Engineering of Structures: Compression is taught by Vicki May.

Overview
  • 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.

Syllabus
    • Introduction to Compression
      • This module introduces you to the topic compression.
    • Columns, Anti-funicular Forms, and Arches
      • This module explores compression in details. It deals with topics such as columns, arches, and other anti-funicular forms. It explores their roles in resisting compression.
    • Building Anti-funicular Forms
      • This module explores how to build anti-funicular forms.