Lecture

Introduction to Structural Mechanics

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This lecture covers the concept of resultants in 3D, equilibrium in 2D, system isolation, free-body diagrams, supports, joints, moments, couples, rectangular components of vectors, and principles of moments. The instructor explains how to calculate moments and couples in 3D, emphasizing the importance of isolating systems and sketching free-body diagrams.

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