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A snippet from the lecture notes of an introduction to structures course by professor tango. The notes cover the basics of structures, their functions, and various examples of structures in architecture. The course focuses on understanding the independent parts of structures, their stability, durability, efficiency, and order. A review of structures such as kings cottage chapel, piano buildings, calatrava's turning torso, and others. Students are encouraged to ask questions and complete homework assignments.
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Professor Tango
First of four structure courses: Intro
Wood
Steel
Concrete
Structural Theory - mathematicssimplification of formulas used
no computers
computer programs abstract and complexwith little connectivity to real structure
Basic equations evoke a qualitative intuitive sense
about a structure
free body diagrams
Review of Syllabus
stable, durable, efficient, orderly
Kings Cottage Chapel
Cambridge
primary function: support & redirect loads safely to the groun
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