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Rigid Body Statics – Physics for Stable Structures

Achieve masterful equilibrium with rigid body statics – easy peasy!

Would you have thought that stable structures are simply the result of brilliant physics? Yes, it's that easy! With rigid body statics as your secret accomplice, you'll crack the formula for perfect equilibrium in no time..

Say goodbye to wobbly constructions:

  • Discover the laws of statics and learn how to use them for your designs.
  • Master the art of forces and moments for perfect balance in your structures.
  • Understand the different bearing conditions – so that your structures can withstand all challenges.
  • Calculate optimal support forces – for maximum stability and durability.

Rigid body statics is your multi-talent:

  • Whether it's bridges, cranes or wind turbines: Rigid body statics is used everywhere.
  • Proven examples show: With the right formula, anything is possible.
  • Benefit from endless possibilities: Expand your design skills and create masterful constructions full of harmony.

So what are you waiting for? Grab the superpower of rigid body statics and conquer the world of stable structures!

Your mission:

  • Unleash the power of statics and become the master of equilibrium.
  • Take your projects to the next level – with statically optimized design solutions.
  • Set a standard for precision and reliability – thanks to the concentrated power of rigid body statics.

Are you ready for your journey into the world of stable structures? Then let yourself be inspired by rigid body statics and rock your next construction project!

USA Golden Gate Bridge 2019.

Content

Introduction
  1. Mechanics: What's the big deal?
  2. Classification of Technical Mechanics
Fundamentals
  1. Forces – The Hidden Powers that Shape our World
    1. The Force Vector – More than just Mass times Acceleration
    2. Load Determination: The Invisible Dance of Forces
    3. Cut-Free and Free Body Diagram - The Superpowers of Engineering Mechanics
    4. An Overview of Forces - Classification and Properties in Engineering Mechanics
  2. What is a Rigid Body? All the Essentials at a Glance
  3. Degrees of Freedom - More Than Just Room to Move
  4. The Axioms of Rigid Body Mechanics: The Cornerstones of Classical Mechanics
    1. The Equilibrium Axiom - The Physics of Tug-of-War
    2. The Principle of Action and Reaction - A Duet of Forces
    3. The Principle of Transmissibility of Forces - A Magical Property
    4. The Superposition Principle - Balancing Act
    5. The Parallelogram of Forces - An Indispensable Tool in Rigid Body Statics
    6. The Law of Inertia for Rigid Body Statics - The Foundation for the Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
Central Force Systems: Forces with a Common Point of Application
  1. Introduction
  2. First Basic Task: Reduction to a Single Force - Graphical Solution
  3. First Basic Task: Reduction to a Single Force - Analytical Solution
  4. Second Basic Task: Equilibrium - Graphical Solution
  5. Second Basic Task: Equilibrium - Analytical Solution
  6. Third Basic Task: Decomposition of a Force - Graphical Solution
  7. Third Basic Task: Decomposition of a Force - Analytical Solution