Kinematics: Point Kinematics, Kinematics of Rigid Bodies, Kinematics of Deformable Bodies. The Continuity Equation. Statics: Forces, Force Density, Stresses, Systems of Forces, Equilibrium, Statics of Simple Structures: Beams, Trusses, Flexible Cables. Mechanical Work. Power. Potential Energy. Principle of Virtual Work: Example: The Three-Hinged Arch. Influence Lines of Statically Determinate Structures. Conservative Mechanical Systems. Hydrostatics: Fluid Under Gravity. Pressurized Fluids. The Gravitational Hydrostatic Pressure on Walls of Open Containers. Uplift. The Hydrostatic Buoyancy. Moments of Inertia of a Plane Area and their Rules of Transformation. Objectives: Acquirement of fundamental principles of kinematics and statics of solids and fluids in consistent description. Application to fundamental problems of statics of structures and hydrostatics. Development of practice-oriented problem formulations and computational methods.
