Introduction
Mechanics of structures deals with the investigation of the behavior of structures under mechanical load. It is a study about how the structural system is and the capability of it to withstand the forces acting upon it. There are a lot of internal forces also present in the structure that are needed to keep in mind while designing a structure. Also how the forces are applied and in what direction is needed to look after.
Learnings
In this module, we have been able to look across all the major aspects about building a structural unit. Starting with the history of structural buildings, from how were they made earlier to the changes that are witnessed now. We learned about how the load transfers in a building and what are the properties of these forces. We were asked to observe some unusual structure or system that we counter in our daily routine and then we discussed about the details of the same. By the whole discussion we got a certain idea about how a building stands from the columns to the beams to the foundation.
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