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Engineering of Structures: Compression 

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Duration

12 hours

Total fee

Free

Mode of learning

Online

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Credential

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More about this course
  • This course deals with compression. When we push an object, it compresses
  • In this course, you will learn about different columns and arches and their role in resisting compression
  • 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

Engineering of Structures: Compression
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Curriculum

Introduction to Compression

Reflections

What do you think?

Why do we care about compression? (Video 00:30)

From the Instructor's Desk

Overview of the Course Concepts

Welcome

Syllabus

Coursera Code of Conduct

Coursera Honor Code

What do you think?

Owl's Problem Image

Glossary

What do you think?

Owl's Problem Initial Thoughts

Columns, Anti-funicular Forms, and Arches

Experimenting with Columns

Lesson: Columns

Example: Basic Steel Column (Video 06:03)

Example: Bone Femur (Video 06:31)

Example: Owl's Tree (Video 06:14)

Lesson: Anti-funicular Forms (Video 01:13)

Lesson: Vaults and Domes (Video 01:32)

Example: Landscape Arch (Video 04:53)

Case Study: Leverone Field House (Video 00:58)

Build: Columns

Column Activity Guidelines Part 1

Column Activity Guidelines Part 2

Lesson: Columns

Explore: Columns

Example: Basic Steel Column

Example: Bone/Femur

Example: Owl's Tree

Example: Washington Monument

Lesson: Anti-funicular Forms

Explore: Arches

Lesson: Vault and Domes

Example: Landscape Arch

Case Study: Leverone Field House

Experimenting with Columns: Practice Problem

Columns: Practice Problem

Columns Simulation: Practice Problem

Example: Basic Steel Column: Practice Problem

Example: Bone Femur: Practice Problem

Example: Owl's Tree: Practice Problem

Lesson: Anti-funicular Forms: Practice Problem

Explore: Arches: Practice Problem

Lesson: Vaults and Domes: Practice Problem

Example: Landscape Arch: Practice Problem

Columns, Anti-funicular Forms, and Arches

Building Anti-funicular Forms

Build Anti-funicular Forms (Video 04:00)

Anti-funicular Form Activity Guidelines

What You'll Share

Owl's Solution

Check Your Understanding

Build Anti-funicular Forms: Report Participation

Share Your World: Report Participation

What Do You Think of Owl's Solution?

Building Anti-funicular Forms Graded Assessment

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