Fundamental principles & concepts: Vector algebra, Newton’s laws, gravitation, force (external and internal, transmissibility), couple, moment (about point and about axis), Varignon’s theorem, resultant of concurrent and non-concurrent coplanar forces, static equilibrium, free body diagram, reactions
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Problem formulation concept; 2-D statics, two and three force
members, alternate equilibrium equations, constraints and static
determinacy; 3-D statics. Trusses: Assumptions, rigid and non-rigid trusses; Simple truss
(plane and space), analysis by method of joints.
L4 Trusses (contd): Analysis of simple truss by method of sections;
Compound truss (statically determinate, rigid, and completely
constrained). Analysis of frames and machines. Internal forces; Beams: types of loading and supports; shear force,
bending moment, and axial force diagrams. Beams (contd): shear force and bending moment diagrams and
equations relating them with external load. Cables (coplanar): assumptions, parabolic and catenary cables. Coulomb dry friction laws, simple surface contact problems, friction
angles, types of problems, wedges.
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