This course is an introduction to fundamental concepts and principles of statics required to solve engineering mechanics problems. Students will be introduced to the concepts of additions and resolutions of forces, couples; resultant of forces in two and three dimensions; equivalent force system; free body diagrams; equilibrium of two forces systems; analysis of trusses, frames and machines; friction; center of gravity and centroids; moments of inertia of areas; mohr’s circles for moment of inertia; virtual work; stability; introduction to dynamics. The course addresses the modeling and analysis of static equilibrium problems with an emphasis on real world engineering applications and problem solving.