Engineering of Structures: Tension

This course is part of The Engineering of Structures Around Us Specialization

Instructor: Vicki May

What you'll learn

  •   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
  • Skills you'll gain

  •   Architectural Engineering
  •   Structural Analysis
  •   Civil Engineering
  •   Structural Engineering
  •   Applied Mathematics
  •   Engineering Design Process
  •   Construction
  •   Engineering Analysis
  •   Mechanics
  • There are 3 modules in this course

    The second 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 recognize the similarities and differences between suspension bridges and cable-stayed bridges. The third module explores how to build a cable-stayed bridge. You'll also study the structures of different bridges and share a report on them.

    Angles, Funicular Forms, and Bridges

    Building a Cable-stayed Bridge

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