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Statics is the branch of physics concerned with physical systems in static equilibrium, that is, in a state where the relative positions of subsystems do not vary over time, or where components and structures are at rest under the action of external forces of equilibrium. When in static equilibrium, the system is either at rest, or moving at constant velocity through its center of mass. Physics (from the Greek, φυσικός (physikos), natural, and φύσις (physis), nature) is the science of the natural world dealing with the fundamental constituents of the universe, the forces they exert on one another, and the results produced by these forces. ... A physical system is a system that is comprised of matter and energy. ... In physics, static equilibrium, or neutral balance, exists when the forces (actions), and torques, on all components of a defined system are balanced such that no component is undergoing an acceleration relative to the designated frame of reference. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Center of gravity. ...


By Newton's second law, this situation implies that the net force and net torque (also known as moment) on every body in the system is zero, meaning that for every force bearing upon a member, there must be an equal and opposite force. From this constraint, such quantities as stress or pressure can be derived. The net forces equalling zero is known as the first condition for equilibrium, and the net torque equalling zero is known as the second condition for equilibrium. See statically determinate. Newtons First and Second laws, in Latin, from the original 1687 edition of the Principia Mathematica. ... In physics, torque can be thought of informally as rotational force. Torque is commonly measured in units of newton metres; although, centiNewton Meters (cNm), Foot Pounds (Lb-Ft), Inch Pounds (Lb-In) and Inch Ounces (Oz-In) are also frequently used expressions of torque. ... Figure 1  Stress tensor In physics, stress is a measure of the internal distribution of force per unit area within a body that balances and reacts to the loads applied to it. ... Pressure (symbol: p) is the force per unit area acting on a surface in a direction perpendicular to that surface. ... In statics, a construction is statically indeterminate when the static equilibrium equations are not sufficient to calculate the reactions on that construction. ...


Statics is thoroughly used in the analysis of structures, for instance in architectural and structural engineering. Strength of materials is a related field of mechanics that relies heavily on the application of static equilibrium. Architectural engineers apply the skills of many engineering disciplines to the design, construction, operation, maintenance and renovation of buildings while paying attention to their impacts on the surrounding environment. ... Taipei 101, the worlds tallest building as of 2004. ... It has been suggested that Tensile strength be merged into this article or section. ...


Hydrostatics, also known as fluid statics, is the study of fluids at rest. This analyzes systems in static equilibrium which involve forces due to mechanical fluids. The characteristic of any fluid at rest is when a force is exerted on any particle of the fluid is the same in any direction. If the force is unequal the fluid will move in the direction of the resulting force. This concept was first formulated in a slightly extended form by the French mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal in 1647 and would be later known as Pascal's Law. This law has many important applications in hydraulics. Galileo, also was a major father of hydrostatics. Hydrostatics, also known as fluid statics, is the study of fluids at rest. ... Fluid statics (also called hydrostatics) is the science of fluids at rest, and is a sub-field within fluid mechanics. ... Leonhard Euler is considered by many people to be one of the greatest mathematicians of all time A mathematician is a person whose primary area of study and research is mathematics. ... A philosopher is a person who thinks deeply regarding people, society, the world, and/or the universe. ... Blaise Pascal (June 19, 1623–August 19, 1662) was a French mathematician, physicist, and religious philosopher. ... // Events March 14 - Thirty Years War: Bavaria, Cologne, France and Sweden sign the Truce of Ulm. ... In the physical sciences, Pascals law or Pascals principle gives the fluid pressure at mechanical equilibrium (see also fluid statics), on which only gravity forces are taken into account. ... Table of Hydraulics and Hydrostatics, from the 1728 Cyclopaedia. ...


In economics, "static" analysis has substantially the same meaning as in physics. Since the time of Paul Samuelson's Foundations of Economic Analysis (1947), the focus has been on "comparative statics", i.e., the comparison of one static equilibrium to another, with little or no discussion of the process of going between them – except to note the exogenous changes that caused the movement. Buyers bargain for good prices while sellers put forth their best front in Chichicastenango Market, Guatemala. ... Paul Anthony Samuelson Paul A. Samuelson (born May 15, 1915, in Gary, Indiana) is an American economist known for his work in many fields of economics. ... Comparative statics is the comparison of two different equilibrium states, before and after a change in one of the variables. ... In physics, static equilibrium, or neutral balance, exists when the forces (actions), and torques, on all components of a defined system are balanced such that no component is undergoing an acceleration relative to the designated frame of reference. ... Exogenous (or exogeneous) (from the Greek words exo and gen, meaning outside and production) refers to an action or object coming from outside a system. ...


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Statics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (400 words)
Statics is the branch of physics concerned with physical systems in static equilibrium, that is, in a state where the relative positions of subsystems do not vary over time, or where components and structures are at rest under the action of external forces of equilibrium.
When in static equilibrium, the system is either at rest, or moving at constant velocity through its center of mass.
Statics is thoroughly used in the analysis of structures, for instance in architectural and structural engineering.
Statics - Introduction (3460 words)
This course is a beginning course in statics, which is a portion of the mechanics of rigid bodies.
Statics is the study of bodies in equilibrium.
For a first course in statics, there are several idealizations that are made which have proven to be very valid in a wide range of applications.
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