Structural Isostaticity

This lecture covers the concept of isostaticity in composite structures, focusing on the number of independent equations per isolated element, conditions for isostaticity, and examples illustrating the application of the theory. Students will learn to identify inconsistencies in shear force and bending moment diagrams, use the two-moment theorem, calculate internal forces on curved beams, and analyze articulated frameworks. The instructor emphasizes the importance of understanding different methods for determining shear force and bending moment diagrams, as well as the key equations and values involved in structural analysis.