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This course deals with tension and compression. After going through this course, you will understand why tensegrity structures and sculptures are different from other structures. You will also explore tension and compression in different types of trusses. Additionally you will understand determinacy and realize how it applies to trusses. The first module introduces you to the concept of tension and compression. The second module explores topics such as tensegrity structure, trusses, and determinacy. After finishing this module, you will also be able to calculate the force in members of a truss. The third module explores how to build a truss bridge.
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By José Á
•Jun 2, 2023
Impresionante sistema docente. Una metodología de docencia muy sencilla sin restarle rigor científico. Muchas gracias.
By Luis G C
•Jan 22, 2025
Professor Vicki is great! She does an excellent job at explaining the concepts and the math problems
By GUDA K R
•Oct 27, 2023
Explained in practical way
By Pushpendra K V
•Jan 14, 2024
Awesome faculty
By Clara P
•Nov 28, 2024
Just perfect
By Mauro C
•Apr 4, 2023
I learned pointed things that in classic books on the subject are sometimes overlooked.
Aprendí cosas puntuales que en libros clásicos de la materia a veces se pasan por alto.