Miscellaneous

Introduction

Various video demonstration are shown in this page including: structural analysis, mechanics of materials, plate and shell, etc

Fun with Arches

This video shows some of the fun properties of arches.

Source: YouTube Video @ Engineering Models

 

Fun with Arches and Chains

This video shows how arches work and  an intriguing relationship between arches and hanging chains.

Source: YouTube Video @ Engineering Models

 

Equilibrium of a Point

What condition must a point in a structure satisfy to remain in equilibrium?

Source: YouTube Video @ Engineering Models

 

Equilibrium of a Body

What two conditions must a body satisfy to remain in equilibrium?

Source: YouTube Video @ Engineering Models

 

Suspension Bridges

This video shows interesting facts about suspension bridges

Source: YouTube Video @ Engineering Models

 

Gothic Cathedrals

This video shows how were Gothic cathedrals designed and built?

Source: YouTube Video @ Engineering Models

 

Plate Bending

This video demonstrates how a plate deflects.

Source: YouTube Video @ Engineering Models

 

Shear in Beam

This video shows how shear stress is derived in beam.

Source: YouTube Video @ Engineering Models