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Course

CIVIL-122: Structures I

Lectures in this course (27)

Introduction to Structures in Architecture

Introduces the functioning of structures in architecture, covering beams, arcs, cables, vaults, domes, rigidity, stability, and deformations.

Introduction to Structures: Part 2

Introduces subsystems, forces calculation, materials, and dimensioning in structures, emphasizing interactive learning.

Eads Bridge: Mississippi Connection

Explores the history and challenges of constructing the Eads Bridge over the Mississippi River.

Flying Buttresses and Arches

Explores the design of flying buttresses and pointed arches in Gothic architecture, emphasizing reaction forces and weight distribution.

Structures Haubanées: Arcs-et-Câbles

Explores efforts, resistance, balance, and shape in structures, using the Marseille transporter bridge as an example.

Forces at Supports: Design and Calculation

Covers the design and calculation of structures, focusing on forces at supports and inclined forces.

Structural Measurements: Techniques and Case Study

Explores structural measurement techniques, emphasizing safety, systematic approaches, and data interpretation over time, using the Riddes bridges case study.

Gravitation and Dimensioning

Explores gravitational forces, density calculations, and swing mechanics.

Dimensioning: Introduction, Forces, Materials and Sizing

Introduces dimensioning structures with force diagrams, balance, and sizing.

Equilibrium in the Plane

Explores equilibrium in the plane, emphasizing balance and friction of skiers through force diagrams and subsystems.

Cables with Force

Covers the analysis of cables under different forces, focusing on determining forces and understanding equilibrium in systems with multiple forces.

Cables with Multiple Forces

Covers cable analysis with multiple forces, including sizing and load distribution.

Cables with Distributed Loads

Analyzes cables with distributed loads to determine self-weight and maximum forces.

Resultant: Amplitude and Orientation

Explores the resultant force calculation, cable networks design, arch stability, and pretension systems in structural engineering.

Arcs: Various Loads

Explores the analysis of arcs under various loads and the comparison of results.

Structures: Introduction to Functioning

Covers the art of structures, focusing on rigidity, stability, beams, cables, and subsystems.

Gravitation Dimensioning

Explores the force of attraction between Mars and robotic explorers, rope hanger elongation, and swing design.

Arcs-and-cables: Deformations, Subsystems, and Cable Networks

Covers deformations, subsystems, cable networks, sizing, and structural stability with practical design exercises.

Forces at Supports: Inclined Forces and Resulting Forces

Covers the analysis of forces at supports and practical tips for taking tests.

Equilibrium in the Plane

Introduces equilibrium in the plane through force diagrams and practical exercises on friction forces.