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This lecture covers the basics of structural mechanics, focusing on the choice of materials and geometry to minimize deformation and design objects for rigidity and strength. It explains the difference between external and binding forces, how to draw force diagrams, and the equations of statics. The lecture also delves into moments of force, pure moments, and distributed forces, emphasizing the importance of understanding how to replace multiple parallel forces with a single force.