Engineering Mechanics Statics provides a structured introduction to the principles used to analyse forces, equilibrium, rigid bodies, beams, centroids, moments of area, and friction. Designed to build a reliable foundation in engineering mechanics, the course combines conceptual explanations with numerical examples to help learners understand how fundamental statics principles are applied to engineering problems.

The course begins with force systems and essential terminology, including resultants, equilibrium, equilibrants, parallel forces, and rectangular components of a force. Learners then examine the composition and resolution of forces, the parallelogram law, and Lami’s theorem. These topics establish the mathematical and physical foundations needed to analyse particles subjected to multiple forces.

Attention then moves to rigid bodies, where learners explore internal and external forces, the principle of transmissibility, and the moment of a force. Numerical examples reinforce the analytical process and help students develop a more systematic approach to solving mechanics problems.

The course also introduces beams, common support conditions, and support reactions. Understanding these concepts is essential for analysing how structures respond to applied loads. Further lessons examine centroids and centres of gravity, including methods for determining the geometric centre of plane figures. Learners are also introduced to the second moment of area and its significance for simple configurations.

The final section explores friction, its classifications, and the fundamental laws that describe frictional behaviour. Together, these topics provide a broad foundation for further study in structural mechanics, strength of materials, machine design, civil engineering, and related technical disciplines.

By combining theory with worked numerical examples, the course helps learners strengthen analytical thinking, interpret force systems, and approach engineering calculations with greater confidence. It is particularly valuable for students who want to reinforce classroom learning or prepare for more advanced mechanics subjects.