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Introduction to Mechanics
Fundamental concepts of mechanics
Units, numerical calculations, procedure for analysis
Scalars and vectors
Vector operations and introduction to force vectors
Force vectors
Dot product and the cross product
Moment of a force (scalar & vector formulation)
Moment of a couple (scalar & vector formulation)
A free-body diagram
Equivalent system and the resultants of the system of forces and couple moments
Reduction of distributed loading
Statics
Equilibrium of a particle
Equilibrium of a rigid body
Constraints and redundancy
Internal Loadings
Normal and shear equations and diagrams
Bending moment equations and diagram
Relations between distributed load, shear, and moment
Simple trusses: method of joints
Simple trusses: method of sections, zero-force members
Frames and machines
