
Define equilibrium from Newton's first law, illustrate static equilibrium, and derive three force equations and three moment equations for a rigid body, with moment M = r × F.
Identify six degrees of freedom for a 3d rigid body (translations and rotations) and three for a planar body, and study how constraints create reaction forces to arrest motion.
This course is for students in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mechanics and Civil Engineering. This course introduces many definitions like Structures, Mechanisms, Deformable body, Rigid Body, Body force, Boundary force, Method of Sections, Equilibrium equations, degrees of freedom, Trusses, Beams, Frames, Cables and Shafts. This short course prepares student for the further study of Mechanics of Solids, Strength of Materials or Design of structures.