9.1 INTRODUCTION

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WHAT? - We look at mechanical structures, and determine the distribution of forces and moments.

WHY? - a fundamental subject for every form of Mechanical Engineering (and every other branch of engineering that has ever existed.

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The difference between statics and dynamics, in brief,

Statics - does nothing, just sits there

Dynamics - moving things

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Consider some of the applications of statics design techniques,

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