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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?
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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.
