Statics: Go To: EMM 102 Statics

This chapter introduces statics as the branch of mechanics that deals with bodies at rest or in uniform motion. It discusses Newton's laws of motion and gravitational attraction. The key concepts of length, mass, time and force are introduced. Statics principles are important for engineering structures like buildings, bridges and vehicles. The chapter also reviews the International System of units for measurements and provides a three-step problem solving strategy for statics problems.

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STATICS

Chapter 1: Introduction

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Go to: EMM 102 Statics

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Topic objectives
• To provide an introduction to the engineering
mechanics
• To give a statement of Newton’s Laws of
Motion and Gravitation.

• To review the principles of

SI system of units
• To present a general
procedure for analysis

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Definition:
• Mechanics is a branch of physical sciences
concerned with the state of rest or motion of
bodies that are subjected to the action of
forces.
• Two areas: Statics and Dynamics
• Statics – equilibrium of bodies that are either
at rest or move with a constant velocity
• Dynamics – is concerned with the accelerated
motion of bodies.
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BRANCHES OF MECHANICS

MECHANICS

Rigid Bodies Deformable Bodies

(Things that do not (Things that change Fluids
change shape) shape)

Statics Dynamics Compressible Incompressible

Strength of Materials

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WHAT IS MECHANICS?
• Study of what happens to a “thing” (the technical name is
“body”) when FORCES are applied to it.

• Either the body or the forces could be large or small.

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Why study static?

This is what may

happens if static’s is
not applied
properly…

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Why study statics?
• Because the static principles are used in your
daily routines.
• Its provides the fundamental knowledge for:
- the building and bridge constructions.
- vehicles design and construction.
- satellite designs
- etc. (you name it…)

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Newton’s Laws of Motion

• First Law –

• Second Law –

• Third Law –

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Newton’s Law of Gravitational Attraction

• Gravitational Attraction – a governing law of

attraction between two particles:

• Weight – gravitational attraction of the earth

on a body or quantity of mass:

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Fundamental Concepts
• Four fundamental physical quantities:

Length Mass
Time Force
• Particles:

• Rigid body:

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The International System of Units
• SI system of units is used extensively as it is a
worldwide standard for measurement
• Table 1.1 in the textbook summarizes these unit
systems
• Do yourself a favor…. Review the rules for use
of the various SI symbols – textbook Sect. 1.4,
pages 8.
• Also, get to know a bit about English system of
units.
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PROBLEM SOLVING STRATEGY:
A 3-Step Approach
1. Interpret: Read carefully and determine what is given and
what is to be found/delivered. Ask, if not clear. If
necessary, make assumptions and indicate them.

2. Plan: Think about major steps (or a road map) that you
will take to solve a given problem. Think of
alternative/creative solutions and choose the best
one. Apply the relevant principles.
3. Execute: Carry out your steps. Use appropriate diagrams
and equations. Estimate your answers. Avoid
simple calculation mistakes. Reflect on / revise
your work.
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