Modelling static problems

1 Modelling static problems

The main teaching text of this unit is provided in the workbook below. The answers to the exercises that you'll find throughout the workbook are given in the answer book. You can access it by clicking on the link under the workbook. Once you have completed the workbook and exercises return to this page and watch the video below, ‘The arch never sleeps?, which discusses a practical application of some of the ideas in workbook.

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Workbook contents

• Introduction

• 1 Modelling forces

  • 1.1 Particles

  • 1.2 Weight

  • 1.3 Normal reaction

  • 1.4 Tension

  • 1.5 Friction

• 2 Two or more particles

  • 2.1 Newton's third law

  • 2.2 Pulleys

  • 2.3 Slipping

• 3 Torques

  • 3.1 Extended and rigid bodies

  • 3.2 Turning effect of a force

• 4 Applying the principles

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