Structural Joints: Art and Engineering

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Offers a virtual tour of the Structure Engineering Lab at EPFL, showcasing advanced equipment and ongoing research in structural engineering.

Discusses the analysis and design of 3D space trusses and frames.

Discusses the stresses in the arc, waterproofing, and safety devices of a bridge design course project.

Analyzes cables under eccentric loads and inclined forces, discussing structural schemes and generalizations.

Covers systems of forces, moments, couples, and stress in 2D and 3D, as well as the effect of force-couple systems.

Explains the Polar Decomposition Theorem, which isolates stretching from rotation to prevent stress induction in the body.

Explores Vierendeel beams, their design principles, detailing, and comparison with truss structures, illustrated through practical examples.

Covers the stability of piles and systems, including design considerations for concrete bridge slabs.

Introduces structural mechanics concepts like distributed loads, centroids, and equilibrium in 2D and 3D.

Discusses weld groove thickness, non-destructive testing, common defects, and steel quality in welding.

Explores the design of a steel structure system with stacked sails.

Delves into geometric nonlinearity in structural analysis, emphasizing the impact of large rotations on structural response.

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