Princeton University - The Art of Structural Engineering: Bridges

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The Art of Structural Engineering: Bridges
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Overview

Duration	8 weeks
Mode of learning	Online
Difficulty level	Beginner
Credential	Certificate

The Art of Structural Engineering: Bridges
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Highlights

Length: 8 Weeks
Effort: 2-3 hours per week
Institution PrincetonX
Subject: Engineering

The Art of Structural Engineering: Bridges
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Course details

More about this course

In this engineering course you will learn how to analyze bridges from three perspectives:
Efficiency = calculations of forces/stresses
Economy = evaluation of societal context and cost
Elegance = form/appearance based on engineering principles, not decoration
With a focus on some significant bridges built since the industrial revolution, the course illustrates how engineering is a creative discipline and can become art. We also show the influence of the economic and social context in bridge design and the interplay between forces and form.
This is the first of three courses on the Art of Structural Engineering, each of which are independent of each other. The two other courses will be on tall buildings/towers and vaults.
No certificates, statements of accomplishment, or other credentials will be awarded in connection with this course.

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Curriculum

Syllabus

Week 1: Introduction to Structural ArtWeek 2: The Origins of Structural Art: British Metal FormsWeek 3: John Roebling and the Brooklyn BridgeWeek 4: Othmar Ammann and (some of) his Bridges of NYCWeek 5: The Golden Gate BridgeWeek 6: Robert Maillart and Reinforced Concrete BridgesWeek 7: Origins of Prestressing: Freyssinet, Magnel, and FinsterwalderWeek 8: New Bridge Forms: Christian MennWeek 9: The Politics and Art of Spanish Bridge Design