Fundamentals of Structural Analysis
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What you’ll learn
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You will understand key concepts such as the moment of a force, static equilibrium and determinacy
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You will be able to determine the support reactions for structures subject to a range of loading conditions
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You will learn to use the Joint Resolution Method and Method of Sections to analyse pin-jointed truss structures
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You will understand the key differences between simplified analysis models and the behaviour of real world structures
In this course we’ll cover fundamental concepts and methods in static structural analysis. Starting with the very basics, we explore forces, moments and how to use the principle of static equilibrium. Then we move on to look at pin-jointed structures or trusses; what are they and how do we analyse them? We’ll cover the joint resolution method and method of sections in detail. Worked examples are used extensively to demonstrate the practical application of theory.
This course has been designed to cover the key topics that students first encounter when studying structural mechanics. Based on my experience teaching engineering undergraduates, the course focuses on those areas students find particularly tricky when starting out.
I’ve also emphasises the link between theory and practice and we explore how our models of structural behaviour map onto the real world. A good civil or structural engineer knows the limits of their model. So in this course we’re really going to emphasise this distinction between model prediction and real world structural behaviour.
The course includes video lectures which combine screencast voice over with traditional style lectures. The emphasis is on worked examples with students encouraged to try questions before the detailed solution is presented. The teaching philosophy is ‘learn by doing!’
This course is suitable for engineering students who find their mechanics/structures lectures confusing and feel a little lost when it comes to structural analysis. Students wishing to get a head start before starting their degree programme or more advanced engineering students who need a refresher would also benefit from taking this course. Construction industry professionals such as surveyors, architects etc. would also benefit from understanding the materials covered in this course.
Who this course is for:
- This course is great for undergraduate engineering students who feel a little lost in their structures lectures. We start from scratch, establishing the basics and build from there.
- More advanced engineering students who want a refresher or who didn’t quite grasp the fundamentals first time around would also benefit from this course.
- If you’re about to start an engineering program, this course is a great way to get a head start.
- If you’re a structures genius already, this course is probably not for you.
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Original price was: $109.99.$19.99Current price is: $19.99.
Christopher Jelinek –
Yea, clear and straight to the point. Pretty fast. Lots of examples. I’m almost finished with the course, if I were to suggest any improvements it might be related to context, review, and showing how it all relates. It’s great for those who want to jump in and start working through problems and I could also see the benefit of including more review or explanation.
Steven Freant –
It was good but too calculation focused vs. identification
Joonas Kaurahuhti –
Good variability in the examples, so that all possible scenarios are being covered. It was fun to try and solve myself before seeing the answers.
Ibrahim Biplab –
Great experience. he explain very well and easy to understand.
Burak Koc –
It is going really well
Eduardo Curiel Tavarez –
A good, concise course.
Jonathan Alexander Riggans –
Dyslexic with ADHD, struggled at university as lectures tended to move too fast for me – these lectures allow me to pause when I want to understand what was said before continuing
Christian Matthew John –
Great Lecturer and explained all the content in great detail
Matthew Rivers –
Excellent introduction to statics, I found the worked examples particularly useful.
Matt Hurst –
Very easy to follow, great course and accomplished the goal of being more confident.
Carlos Placitelli –
Los subtitulos son horribles. Es fundamental que el texto coincida exactamente con lo que dice el docente. Para quienes no hablamos ingles como lengua materna, resulta dificil entender algunas partes.
Viet Anh Nguyen –
This course is helpful for me.