Statics
Statics
Objective edit
By the end of this course, you should understand the fundamentals of forces and moments, and be able to solve equilibrium problems for rigid (non-deformable) bodies in both two and three dimensions.
What You Should Already Know edit
In order to completely comprehend the material in this course, you should have a firm understanding of all math leading up to Calculus I. Also, an understanding of basic physics, as well as technical sketching is useful.
Table of Contents edit
Introduction edit
Forces edit
Equilibrium For Points and Rigid Bodies edit
Structural Analysis edit
Internal Forces edit
Moments of Inertia edit
Center of Gravity and Centroids edit
Quizzes and Tests edit
References edit
Acknowledgement and Further Reading edit
Printable Version edit
There is a printable version of this book.