Course

CIVIL-122: Structures I

Lectures in this course (27)

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

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

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

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

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

Explores gravitational forces, density calculations, and swing mechanics.

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

Explores determining weight and forces in cable systems using subsystems and analyzing force distributions.

Explores the analysis of cable forces and resultant using graphical methods and applets.

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

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

Explores the analysis of cables with distributed loads and the impact of load configurations on cable forces.

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

Explains how to calculate and visualize resultant forces in structural systems.

Explores the analysis of arcs under various loads and how to determine their shape.

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

Covers the modeling and support of pointed arches and flying buttresses in Gothic architecture.

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

Explores the forces in spherical domes and vaults, focusing on support forces and design considerations for gothic arches.

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