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Virtual Work in Structural Mechanics
This lecture covers the concept of virtual work in structural mechanics, focusing on the principle of virtual work and its application to determine equilibrium states. The instructor explains how to use virtual displacements to analyze the behavior of mechanical systems, emphasizing the importance of smart choices in selecting virtual displacements. The lecture also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of applying the principle of virtual work, highlighting its relevance in solving statics problems with zero displacements. Examples and practical applications are provided to illustrate the theoretical concepts.
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