Archive:Statics

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

Mathematics

• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Algebra One

Physics

• Introduction to physics
• Classical Mechanics

Learning Materials

Texts

• Wikibooks:Statics

Statics Lessons

• Free Body Diagrams
• Force Systems
• Force Equilibrium
• Structures
• Distributed Forces
• Friction

Assignments

Activities:

• Pass the "Concept Assesment Tool for Statics" Test; Carnegie Mellon

Readings:

1. Peruse the appropriate sections of Wikibooks:Statics

Study guide:

1. Wikipedia article:Statics
2. Wikipedia article:Force
3. Wikipedia article:Particle
4. Wikipedia article:Rigid Body
5. Wikipedia article:Vector
6. Wikipedia article:Newtons laws
7. Wikipedia article:Units
8. Wikipedia article:Free Body Diagram

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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