Lecture

Structural Joints: Art and Engineering

Description

This lecture explores the design and function of structural joints in steel and wood elements, focusing on their ability to allow free rotation. It also delves into the use of applets to visualize and analyze different types of joints, such as key joints and joints at the beginning of arcs. The presentation showcases historical examples of bridges with articulated structures, highlighting the importance of joints in preventing arc failure.

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