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Basic Structural Design

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States4.440
Free, no sign-up neededSpring 2009English
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This course provides students with a basic knowledge of structural analysis and design for buildings, bridges and other structures. The course emphasizes the historical development of structural form and the evolution of structural design knowledge, from Gothic cathedrals to long span suspension bridges. Students will investigate the behavior of structural systems and elements through design exercises, case studies, and load testing of models.

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