Engineering Mechanics

  1. Structural Analysis
    1. Simple Trusses
      1. Truss Assumptions
        1. Pin-Connected Joints
          1. Straight Members
            1. Loads at Joints Only
            2. Types of Trusses
              1. Planar Trusses
                1. Common Configurations
                  1. Stability Requirements
                  2. Space Trusses
                    1. Three-Dimensional Frameworks
                      1. Joint and Member Analysis
                    2. Method of Joints
                      1. Procedure Steps
                        1. Joint Isolation
                          1. Force Equilibrium at Joints
                            1. Member Force Determination
                              1. Tension and Compression Identification
                              2. Zero-Force Members
                                1. Identification Rules
                                  1. Two-Member Joints
                                    1. Three-Member Joints
                                    2. Structural Significance
                                      1. Design Implications
                                      2. Method of Sections
                                        1. Section Selection
                                          1. Cutting Procedure
                                            1. Moment Equilibrium Application
                                              1. Force Equilibrium Application
                                            2. Frames and Machines
                                              1. Definitions and Distinctions
                                                1. Frame Characteristics
                                                  1. Machine Characteristics
                                                  2. Frame Analysis
                                                    1. Multi-Force Members
                                                      1. Internal Force Systems
                                                        1. Joint Analysis
                                                          1. Member Analysis
                                                          2. Machine Analysis
                                                            1. Force Transmission
                                                              1. Mechanical Advantage
                                                                1. Internal and External Forces
                                                                  1. Component Interaction

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