Engineering of Structures: Tension

This course deals with tension. Tension is one of the easiest forces to understand. It is a pulling force. When we tend to pull an object, it is in tension. Different elements that resist tension in buildings are ropes, cables, and funicular forms. You will study different structures and identify what role tension plays in their designs. The first module explores tension and its importance in building structures. The second module explores funicular forms, angles, and bridges. You will underst

• Define tension
• Recognize the role of ropes and cables in sustaining tension
• Identify the definitions of the key glossary terms related to tension
• Recognize the role of funicular forms in structures