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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. | ||
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Revision as of 23:19, 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

Preliminary Study guide:
- Wikipedia article:Statics
- Wikipedia article:Force
- Wikipedia article:Particle
- Wikipedia article:Rigid Body
- Wikipedia article:Vector
- Wikipedia article:Newtons laws
- Wikipedia article:Units
- Wikipedia article:Free Body Diagram
Readings:
- Peruse the appropriate sections of Wikibooks:Statics
Activities:
References
Additional helpful readings include:
- Basic Structural Theory; 2007, MIT
- Engineering Mechanics: Statics (4th Ed.); Meriam & Kraige, 1997, Wiley New York
- Vector Analysis Tutorial
- Structural Elements; 2007, Cornell
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