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This book presents MATLAB © as a highly convenient tool to solve problems in the theory and applications of statics. It features example problems that demonstrate the MATLAB © syntax and also introduce specific functions dealing with statics.

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Engineering mechanics involves the development of mathematical models of the physical world. Statics addresses the forces acting on and in mechanical objects and systems. Statics with MATLAB© develops an understanding of the mechanical behavior of complex engineering structures and components using MATLAB© to execute numerical calculations and to facilitate analytical calculations.

MATLAB© is presented and introduced as a highly convenient tool to solve problems for theory and applications in statics. Included are example problems to demonstrate the MATLAB© syntax and to also introduce specific functions dealing with statics. These explanations are reinforced through figures generated with MATLAB© and the extra material available online which includes the special functions described.

This detailed introduction and application of MATLAB© to the field of statics makes Statics with MATLAB© a useful tool for instruction as well as self study, highlighting the use of symbolic MATLAB© for both theory and applications to find analytical and numerical solutions

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1.Operation with Vectors.- 2.Moments, Couples, Equipollent Systems.- 3.Centers of Mass.- 4.Equilibrium.- 5.Friction.- 6.VirtualWork and Stability.

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