Engineering of Structures: Response of Structures
Understand how buildings respond to earthquakes and wind with this practical course on structural responses and design principles.
Understand how buildings respond to earthquakes and wind with this practical course on structural responses and design principles.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of how large structures respond to different forces, focusing on the engineering principles that ensure buildings can withstand various loads. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of structural response concepts, beginning with an introduction to key terminology and basic principles. The second module delves into different types of loads that impact structural design, including detailed explanations of how buildings respond to earthquakes, the phenomenon of resonance, and the critical relationship between mass and stiffness in building performance. Students will learn about lateral force-resisting systems and even explore innovative approaches like using glass as a structural material. The course culminates with a hands-on project where students design and build a cardboard chair, applying theoretical concepts to a practical challenge while also gaining skills in SketchUp Make for 3D modeling. Through a combination of lectures, simulations, and practical activities, this beginner-friendly course equips students with essential knowledge in structural engineering.
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What you'll learn
Identify different types of loads that affect building structures
Analyze how buildings respond to earthquakes and other forces
Understand the concept of Single Degree of Freedom (SDOF) systems
Recognize the phenomenon of resonance and its importance in structural design
Design lateral force-resisting systems for buildings
Apply structural engineering principles to practical design challenges
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0.87 Hours PreRecorded video
14 assignments
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There are 3 modules in this course
This course explores how structures respond to various forces, providing engineers and students with essential knowledge about building behavior and design principles. The curriculum begins with foundational concepts in structural response, establishing key terminology and frameworks for understanding building behavior. The core of the course examines different types of loads that affect structures, including gravity, wind, and seismic forces, with special attention to how buildings respond during earthquakes. Students learn about Single Degree of Freedom systems, resonance phenomena, and how mass and stiffness influence structural performance. The course also covers lateral force-resisting systems and innovative structural materials like glass. Throughout the program, theoretical concepts are reinforced through simulations, interactive activities, and a culminating design project where students build a cardboard chair while learning SketchUp Make. This practical approach helps students develop both analytical skills and hands-on experience in structural engineering.
Introduction to Overall Response of Structures
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Loads, Building Response, and Resonance
Module 2 · 8 Hours to complete
Building a Cardboard Chair
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Associate Professor
Vicki May has been teaching engineering since 1997 and joined Dartmouth in 2005, where she serves as an Instructional Associate Professor at the Thayer School of Engineering. She is dedicated to helping people of all ages grasp fundamental engineering concepts and appreciate the engineering present in their daily lives. Vicki enjoys building projects, often with her children, and strives to incorporate hands-on learning in her courses. She earned her BS in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1991, followed by an MS and Ph.D. in civil/structural engineering from Stanford University in 1992 and 1996, respectively. Throughout her career, she has received multiple teaching awards, including Professor of the Year honors for both Dartmouth and New Hampshire.
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