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Mastering Statics

Course Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdom7zBIfkE Statics is the most fundamental course in Mechanics. In this course, you will learn the conditions under which an object or a structure subjected to time-invariant (static) forces is in equilibrium - i.e. the conditions under which it remains stationary or moves with a constant velocity-. You will also learn how to calculate the reaction forces as well as the internal forces experienced throughout the structure so that later you can properly design and size the foundation and the members of the structure to assure the structure’s safety and serviceability. This course is suitable for learners with interest in different Engineering disciplines such as civil engineering, architecture, mechanical engineering, aerospace. Non engineering disciplines may also find the course very useful, from archaeologist who are concerned about the stability of their excavation sites to dentists interested in understanding the forces transmitted through dental bridges, to orthopedic surgeons concerned about the forces transmitted through the spine, or a hip or knee joint. The content will be primarily delivered using light board. Prof. Katafygiotis is going to write and sketch with color markers directly on the board while facing you. You will have an exciting and interactive learning experience online!

Status: Mechanics
Status: Engineering Calculations
IntermediateCourse21 hours

Featured reviews

WA

5.0Reviewed Jan 16, 2022

It is best course for civil engineering students to learn statics.

OI

4.0Reviewed Apr 11, 2020

This course is a good course for both students and lecturers. ;)

MM

5.0Reviewed Dec 15, 2020

It was a good course, it would be great if you add several exercises to practice for the assessments

JR

5.0Reviewed Sep 14, 2019

Course of content and teacher was perfect. Thank you for everything.

JR

5.0Reviewed May 5, 2020

Superb and Excellent Teaching by professor. Nicely explained. Easy to understand the concepts. Clearly explained the concepts.

MC

5.0Reviewed Dec 12, 2020

The course was amazing. I have only compliments to give. I will be wishing Professor Lambros Katafygiotis to make more courses related to the structural area. His teaching is excellent!

SM

5.0Reviewed Mar 16, 2020

Awesome the way they teach the concept is great and I completely satisfied by taking this course thankyou.....

S

5.0Reviewed May 26, 2020

Thank you so much for the best course! I have had learned on this new course and it was great quality videos lecture.

JM

5.0Reviewed Feb 25, 2025

Very important Concepts and and in some way new way to present the material. I have enjoy all classes and of course learnt a lot. thanks to Lambros and Coursera!!

FK

5.0Reviewed Mar 11, 2024

THE COURSE WAS GOOD AND AT BEGINNER LEVEL IT IS WORTH.

MM

5.0Reviewed Jul 29, 2021

c​ourse was well worth the money! :) Thanks Professor

LY

4.0Reviewed Aug 14, 2020

Some questions in Quiz 1 and 2 were not properly set.

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