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Nov 22, 2024
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2012-2013 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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PHY 180 - Bridges, Towers, and Skyscrapers4 credits (Spring)
An investigation of large man-made structures (e.g., Brooklyn Bridge, Eiffel Tower, and Hancock Tower/Chicago), considering structural, social, and aesthetic aspects. The relationship between a structure’s form and its function is examined. Concepts from physics necessary for the quantitative analysis are presented.
Prerequisite: MAT 124 or MAT 131 .
Note: Not offered every year.
Instructor: Case
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