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Lecture
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This lecture covers compound structures, connecting members, and composite structures, focusing on the relationship between structural elements and support. It explains the concept of isostaticity in supports and connections, distinguishing between isostatic and hyperstatic structures. The instructor demonstrates how to calculate reaction and bond forces to determine if a system is isostatic. Examples are provided to illustrate the application of equilibrium equations in analyzing structures. The lecture concludes with a practical exercise where students are tasked with identifying mechanisms in plane structures based on their support conditions.