Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001
· WHAT? - We look at mechanical structures, and determine the distribution of forces and moments.
· WHY? - a fundamental subject for every form of Mechanical Engineering (and every other branch of engineering that has ever existed)
· The difference between statics and dynamics, in brief,
· Consider some of the applications of statics design techniques,