Statics
Forces, moments, equilibrium, and free-body analysis for rigid bodies at rest.
Force Vectors
Representing forces as vectors and resolving them into components.
1 of 2 topics ready
Equilibrium of a Particle
Applying the equations of equilibrium to a point using free-body diagrams.
1 topic planned
Forces in Space
Extending force vectors and direction angles to three dimensions.
1 topic planned
Moments & Couples
The turning effect of a force about a point or an axis, and force-couple systems.
4 topics planned
Equivalent Force Systems
Reducing a system of forces and moments to the simplest equivalent load.
1 topic planned
Rigid Body Equilibrium (2D)
Support reactions and equilibrium for rigid bodies under coplanar forces.
2 topics planned
Equilibrium in Three Dimensions
The six scalar equilibrium equations for rigid bodies loaded in space.
1 topic planned
Centroids & Center of Gravity
Locating the centroid of lines, areas, and volumes, and resolving distributed loads.
4 topics planned
Structural Analysis
Internal member forces in trusses, frames, and machines.
5 topics planned
Friction
Dry (Coulomb) friction and its role in wedges, screws, bearings, and belts.
4 topics planned
Moments of Inertia
Area moments of inertia, the polar moment, and the parallel-axis theorem.
1 topic planned