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Principles of statics, vectors
The free body diagram, definition of moment, Varignon’s theorem, moment of a couple.
Planar forces, resultant of a force system, equations of equilibrium
Center of gravity, theorems of Pappus-Guldinus.
Supports, support reactions, statically determinate systems
Loads, beams, Gerber beams
Plane trusses and solution methods
Cables
Friction (dry friction)
Friction (frictional forces on screws, flat belts, discs, rolling resistance)
Distributed loads and hydrostatics forces
Space trusses and solution methods
Three dimensional force systems, resultants of a force system, equations of equilibrium
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