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'''Part of the ''[[Topic:Classical_mechanics|Division of Classical Mechanics]]'' | '''Part of the ''[[Topic:Classical_mechanics|Division of Classical Mechanics]]'' | ||
==Content summary== | ==Content summary== | ||
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The study of [[w:statics|Statics]] is the fundamental examination of the effects of [[w:force|Forces]] upon objects. Often referred to as the primary discipline within the field of Engineering Mechanics, statics explores the behavior of irrotational bodies. [[w:Dynamics|Dynamics]] is the subsequent study of forces upon rotating bodies. | The study of [[w:statics|Statics]] is the fundamental examination of the effects of [[w:force|Forces]] upon objects. Often referred to as the primary discipline within the field of Engineering Mechanics, statics explores the behavior of irrotational bodies. [[w:Dynamics|Dynamics]] is the subsequent study of forces upon rotating bodies. | ||
==Prerequisites== | ==Prerequisites== | ||
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==Learning Materials== | ==Learning Materials== | ||
===Texts=== | ===Texts=== | ||
* [[Wikibooks:Statics]] | * [[Wikibooks:Statics]] | ||
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* '''[[Lesson:In Statics the Sum of the Forces is Equal to Zero]]''' | * '''[[Lesson:In Statics the Sum of the Forces is Equal to Zero]]''' | ||
* '''[[Lesson:Always Draw a Freebody Diagram]]''' | * '''[[Lesson:Always Draw a Freebody Diagram]]''' | ||
==Assignments== | ==Assignments== | ||
[[Image:StaticsMethodSection2.svg|thumb|right|300px|"A statics problem involving a [[w:cantilever|cantilevered]] [[w:Truss|truss]]"]] | |||
===Activities:=== | ===Activities:=== | ||
* Create an activity here...(learning Project etc.) | * Create an activity here...(learning Project etc.) | ||
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# Wikipedia article:[[w:Moment|Moment]] | # Wikipedia article:[[w:Moment|Moment]] | ||
# Wikipedia article:[[w:Rigid Body|Rigid Body]] | # Wikipedia article:[[w:Rigid Body|Rigid Body]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* Engineering Mechanics: Statics (4th Ed.); Meriam & Kraige, 1997, Wiley New York | * Engineering Mechanics: Statics (4th Ed.); Meriam & Kraige, 1997, Wiley New York | ||
* [http://www.math.hmc.edu/calculus/tutorials/vectoranalysis/Vector_Analysis Vector Analysis Tutorial] | * [http://www.math.hmc.edu/calculus/tutorials/vectoranalysis/Vector_Analysis Vector Analysis Tutorial] | ||
==Active participants== | ==Active participants== | ||
Revision as of 05:26, 12 October 2007
Part of the Division of Classical Mechanics
Content summary
The study of Statics is the fundamental examination of the effects of Forces upon objects. Often referred to as the primary discipline within the field of Engineering Mechanics, statics explores the behavior of irrotational bodies. Dynamics is the subsequent study of forces upon rotating bodies.
Prerequisites
Learning Materials
Texts
Statics Lessons
Assignments
Activities:
- Create an activity here...(learning Project etc.)
Readings:
- Peruse the appropriate sections of Wikibooks:Statics
Study guide:
- Wikipedia article:Statics
- Wikipedia article:Vector
- Wikipedia article:Free Body Diagram
- Wikipedia article:Couple
- Wikipedia article:Moment
- Wikipedia article:Rigid Body
References
Additional helpful readings include:
- Basic Structural Theory; 2007, MIT
- Engineering Mechanics: Statics (4th Ed.); Meriam & Kraige, 1997, Wiley New York
- Vector Analysis Tutorial
Active participants
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