This course explores the impact of different forces on the construction of bug buildings. It provides an overall understanding of how buildings respond to different forces that impact their designs. The first module introduces you to the concept of the overall response of structures. The second module explores different types of loads and their impact on the design of large structures. It also gives a detailed explanation of how buildings fall due to earthquakes. In addition, the module offers an explanation on the impact of mass and stiffness on building response. The third module explores how to build a cardboard chair. You'll also learn how to work with SketchUp Make.
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Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures
This course is part of The Engineering of Structures Around Us Specialization
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Identify the definitions of the key glossary terms related to overall response of structures
Identify types of loads on structures
Recognize how do we model larger structures
Recognize the role of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) systems
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module introduces you to the concept overall response of structures.
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1 video9 readings2 assignments
This module explores different types of loads and their impact on the design of large structures. It also gives a detailed explanation of how buildings fall due to earthquake. In addition, the module offers an explanation on the impact of mass and stiffness on building response.
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This module explores how to build a cardboard chair. You'll also learn how to work with SketchUp Make.
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Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023
Very straightforward and inspired me to focus more on structural.
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2023
Really dived in to the fundamentals of response of structure. Well delivered.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022
It was fascinating for me as an engineer. The structures are the building blocks and fundamental elements for many engineering aspects.
Recommended if you're interested in Physical Science and Engineering
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