Unit 1
Principles of Statics – Introduction to Mechanics, Basic Concepts, Fundamentals and Principles. Statics of Particles in two dimension-Resolution of forces, Resultant force, equilibrium of particle, Freebody diagram, Lami’s theorem. Statics of Rigid Bodies in two dimensions-Moment of a force about a point, Varignon’s theorem, moment of a couple, resolution of a force system into a force couple system, reduction to a single force system. Equilibrium of rigid bodies-Analysis of beams, supports and reactions.