This course provides a strong foundation in engineering mechanics statics, focusing on both the theoretical concepts and their practical applications in real-world engineering scenarios. It begins with an introduction to engineering mechanics and the system of forces, teaching you how to analyse, resolve, and calculate forces effectively. You will explore resultants, equilibrium, equilibrants, and rectangular components of a force, supported by numerical examples to reinforce your learning.

Moving forward, the course dives into the equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, covering the parallelogram law of forces, Lami’s theorem, and the principle of transmissibility. Through detailed examples, you will gain hands-on experience in solving problems involving concurrent forces and complex load conditions. The curriculum also covers beams, supports, and reactions, equipping you with the skills to determine support reactions and analyse structural behaviour.

You will also study centroids, centres of gravity, and the second moment of area (moment of inertia) for simple configurations, which are critical in designing safe and efficient structures. Finally, the course introduces the concepts of friction, its classifications, and laws, providing you with a complete understanding of how friction impacts engineering systems. By the end of this course, you will be able to apply statics principles confidently in academic studies or professional projects.