MEE 1018

STATICS

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION TO STATICS

Definition of Mechanics

Basic Concepts

Newtons Laws

Units

2. FORCE SYSTEMS

Properties of Scalars and Vectors

Definition and Classification of Force

Two and Three Dimensional Cartesian Force

Systems

3. EQUILIBRIUM OF PARTICLES

Free Body Diagram (FBD)

Equilibrium Conditions in Two and Three Dimensions

4. SIMPLIFICATION OF FORCE SYSTEMS

Moment

Couples

Resultants
Wrench Resultant

5. EQUILIBRIUM OF RIGID BODIES

Equilibrium in Two Dimensions

Free Body Diagram (FBD)
Equilibrium Conditions

Equilibrium in Three Dimensions

Free Body Diagram (FBD)
Equilibrium Conditions

6. ENGINEERING STRUCTURES

Planar Trusses
Method of Joints
Method of Sections

Frames and Machines

7. CENTROIDS AND AREA MOMENTS OF

INERTIA

Centroids
Definition of Area Moment of Inertia
Composite Areas
Parallel Axis Theorem
Radius of Gyration
Rotation of Axes
Principle Axes of Inertia
Principle Moments of Inertia

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