This course deals with tension. Tension is one of the easiest forces to understand. It is a pulling force. When we tend to pull an object, it is in tension. Different elements that resist tension in buildings are ropes, cables, and funicular forms. You will study different structures and identify what role tension plays in their designs. The first module explores tension and its importance in building structures.
Engineering of Structures: Tension
Engineering of Structures: Tension
This course is part of The Engineering of Structures Around Us Specialization
Instructor: Vicki May
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Define tension
Recognize the role of ropes and cables in sustaining tension
Identify the definitions of the key glossary terms related to tension
Recognize the role of funicular forms in structures
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module explores tension and its importance in building structures.
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2 videos9 readings3 assignments
This module explores funicular forms, angles, and bridges. You will understand the role of funicular forms in sustaining tension, how to best design elements and systems that resist tensile forces. You will also understand the similarities and differences between suspension bridges and cable-stayed bridges
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7 videos8 readings5 assignments1 plugin
This module explores how to build a cable-stayed bridge. You'll also study the structures of different bridges and share a report on them.
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1 video4 readings3 assignments3 discussion prompts
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AK
Reviewed on Mar 31, 2024
It was a great experience. The concept of 'tension' is explained excellently using some very common, real-life examples.
SA
Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023
helpful for revising the concept of Tension, Tension members, Cable-stayed bridge, suspension bridge. helpful for stuctural engineers.
MP
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2023
Hello, thank you for your efforts in the course. It was very useful and beautiful. I hope you will always be healthy and happy. Mohammad Pakzad from Iran.
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