MOOC

The Art of Structures I - Ropes and arches

Description

After completing this course, you will be able to identify cable, arch and arch-and-cable structures. You'll be able to determine the forces in the main structural elements and select their dimensions according to the chosen construction material.

Your mastery of graphical statics constructions and the i-Cremona calculation applet will enable you to compare various solutions and choose the most appropriate form for a given type of structure. Generally speaking, by observing the structures around you, you'll be able to recognize how they work, and explain your choice of dimensions and proportions.

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