Version 1.0, August 31, 2001, Copyright, Hugh Jack 1993-2001

9.1 INTRODUCTION

 

· 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.

 

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· The difference between statics and dynamics, in brief,

  1. Statics - does nothing, just sits there
  2. Dynamics - moving things

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· Consider some of the applications of statics design techniques,

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