Engineering of Structures: Tension and Compression

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Introduction

Identify the definitions of the key glossary terms related to tension and compression

Recognize why tensegrity structures and sculptures are different from other structures

Recognize where tension and compression is in different types of trusses

Recognize what determinancy is and how does it apply to trusses

Syllabus

Introduction to Tension and Compression

This module introduces you to the concept of tension and compression.

Tensegrity, Trusses, and Determinancy

This module explores topics such as tensegrity structure, trusses, and determinancy. After finishing this module, you will also be able to calculate the force in members of a truss.

Building a Truss Bridge

This module explores how to build a truss bridge