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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Engineering of Structures: Tension by Dartmouth College

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    About the Course

    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. 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...
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    DA

    Sep 29, 2024

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    Pretty excellent,helps to understand basic concepts of tension. And the example for the application on the bridge with its different type makes the lesson rich in knowledge.

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    Jul 24, 2023

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    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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    Jan 9, 2024

    I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to participate in your online class. Completing the course has been an enriching experience, and I appreciate the effort you put into creating an engaging and informative learning environment. Your expertise and dedication have been evident throughout the sessions, and I have gained valuable insights and knowledge that I plan to apply in my future endeavors. The structure of the class, the quality of the content, and your support have made this learning journey both enjoyable and rewarding. Thank you once again for your commitment to education and for providing such a positive and impactful learning experience. I look forward to applying what I've learned and continuing to expand my knowledge in the future

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    Mar 7, 2024

    This course has already met my expectation and much more! Now I have a very deep understanding of tension forces' behavior with respect to all the factors were mentioned in the course! Also, the section of the course that is related to bridges is awesome, it gave me the chance to apply all the principles I've learned on real world examples, this course is totally amazing. Special Thanks to Prof. Vicki May for such a clear, detailed and precise explanation.

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    Feb 19, 2023

    The Experience of learning through this course was very excellent as its describe the about tensile forces and daily example related to it plus hands on practice and numerical calculation able me to solve such type of structures.

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    Sep 29, 2024

    Pretty excellent,helps to understand basic concepts of tension. And the example for the application on the bridge with its different type makes the lesson rich in knowledge.

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    Jul 24, 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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    Sep 28, 2023

    helpful for revising the concept of Tension, Tension members, Cable-stayed bridge, suspension bridge. helpful for stuctural engineers.

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    Apr 1, 2024

    It was a great experience. The concept of 'tension' is explained excellently using some very common, real-life examples.

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    May 12, 2023

    impresionante sistema docente. Una metodología de docencia muy sencilla sin restarle rigor científico. Muchas gracias.

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    By Luis G C

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    Jan 22, 2025

    Professor Vicki makes it easy to understand all the concepts, she's great!

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    By Zhanybek K

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    May 2, 2025

    Very useful and clearly explained of tension definition.

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    Jul 7, 2023

    The Way to teaching makes better understanding easily...

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    Apr 16, 2023

    Well-structured and amazing course!

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    Dec 15, 2023

    A very good course, it was helpful

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    Jun 3, 2023

    amazing and very interactive

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    Apr 8, 2023

    very nice course

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    Mar 14, 2025

    Great materials

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    Jan 14, 2024

    Awesome faculty

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    Nov 28, 2024

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