--- title: Statics & Dynamics description: This foundational subject covers the behavior of physical bodies under the action of forces. Learners will understand how to analyze stationary structures in equilibrium and model the motion and forces of accelerating systems. category: engineering subcategory: mechanical-engineering difficulty: beginner, intermediate, advanced url: /subject/statics-and-dynamics --- # Statics & Dynamics This foundational subject covers the behavior of physical bodies under the action of forces. Learners will understand how to analyze stationary structures in equilibrium and model the motion and forces of accelerating systems. ## Available Resources 2 Books • 4 Courses • 2 Websites ## Courses ### 1. Engineering Dynamics (MIT 2.003SC) **Author:** J. Kim Vandiver, David Gossard Undergraduate MIT dynamics course with full video lectures, covering kinematics of particles and rigid bodies, Newton-Euler and energy methods, momentum, and single- and multi-degree-of-freedom vibration. Structured as a self-study version with recitations and problem solutions. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/2-003sc-engineering-dynamics-fall-2011/ **Tags:** engineering-dynamics, rigid-body-dynamics, lagrangian-mechanics, mechanical-vibrations, kinematics ### 2. Manufacturing Processes I Learn the fundamentals of manufacturing processes with Prof. Inderdeep Singh's comprehensive "Manufacturing Processes I" course. **Difficulty:** Advanced | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://nptel.ac.in/courses/112106138 **Tags:** manufacturing-processes, casting, metal-forming, welding, mechanical-engineering ### 3. Dynamics (MIT 16.07) **Author:** Sheila Widnall, John Deyst, Edward Greitzer Newtonian mechanics for aerospace engineers: kinematics, accelerated reference frames, work and energy, impulse and momentum, and 2D and 3D rigid-body dynamics, with orbital mechanics and attitude dynamics. Provides 32 lecture note files, problem sets and exams for building and predicting particle and rigid-body models. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/16-07-dynamics-fall-2009/ **Tags:** rigid-body-dynamics, kinematics, newtonian-mechanics, orbital-mechanics, attitude-dynamics ### 4. Introduction to Engineering Mechanics **Author:** Wayne Whiteman Georgia Tech's first course in engineering statics, covering force vectors, particle equilibrium, moments and couples, equivalent force systems, centroids and free-body diagrams. Afterwards learners can resolve forces in two and three dimensions and write equilibrium equations for rigid bodies. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://www.coursera.org/learn/engineering-mechanics-statics **Tags:** engineering-statics, force-vectors, moments, free-body-diagrams, static-equilibrium ## Websites ### 1. Mechanics Map **Author:** Jacob Moore Free, Creative Commons-licensed open textbook on engineering statics and dynamics led by Jacob Moore, with written explanations, video lectures, worked examples and homework problems. It covers particle and rigid-body equilibrium, trusses, friction, kinematics and kinetics, so learners can solve standard mechanics problems. **Difficulty:** Beginner | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://mechanicsmap.org/ **Tags:** statics, dynamics, engineering-mechanics, open-textbook, equilibrium, rigid-body-motion ### 2. engineeringstatics.org Engineering Statics is a free online resource for learning engineering statics and dynamics. It provides tutorials, notes, and solved examples with practice problems covering topics like force vectors, equilibrium, free-body diagrams, and kinematics. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Free **Link:** https://engineeringstatics.org **Tags:** websites, engineering-manufacturing, mechanical-engineering ## Books ### 1. Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics **Author:** R.C. Hibbeler The standard undergraduate engineering mechanics text, covering force systems, equilibrium, trusses, friction, centroids, kinematics, Newtonian dynamics, work-energy, and impulse-momentum. Its worked examples and large problem sets build the free-body-diagram habits engineering coursework assumes. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0135770408?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, engineering-manufacturing, mechanical-engineering ### 2. Vector Mechanics for Engineers **Author:** Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston Jr. Beer and Johnston's calculus-based mechanics course, built on consistent vector notation from statics through rigid-body dynamics. Emphasizes free-body diagrams and a repeatable problem-solving method, preparing students to set up and solve equilibrium and motion problems systematically. **Difficulty:** Intermediate | **Language:** English | **Price:** Paid **Link:** https://www.amazon.com/dp/0073212199?tag=edmonddante07-20 **Tags:** books, engineering-manufacturing, mechanical-engineering --- *This content is part of Dantes.io - Your Treasure Map to Knowledge* *Curated by humans at Dantes.io. Personal study use welcome; republishing this curation requires permission (team@dantes.io).* View this page online: https://dantes.io/subject/statics-and-dynamics