1. Introduction. The objectives of statics. Fundamental hypotheses for static analysis.
2. Straight beams. Beams with cantilevers and pinned connections.
3. Planar frames. Effort diagrams.
4. Planar frames. The use of structural symmetry.
5. Planar structures loaded normally to their plane.
6. Planar arches. Shapes of coincidence.
7. Planar trusses. Simplifying hypotheses. Solving methods.
8. Static analysis of different types of planar trusses. Automation of the node isolation method.
9. The principle of virtual mechanical work. Use of the principle to obtain the inner forces.
10. Influence diagrams: straight beams, Gerber beams, planar frames.
11. Influence diagrams: planar arches and trusses.
12. Maximum efforts from mobile loads.
13. Elastic deformation of planar frames. The theorem of the virtual mechanical work’s reciprocity (Betti).
14. Elastic deformation of planar structures. Point displacements.
