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Review of Basic Principles of Statics: equilibrium equations, static determinacy. Analysis of Statically Determinate Beams & Frames: shear & bending moment diagrams. Analysis of Statically Determinate Plane Trusses: method of joints & method of sections, applications. Cables & Arches: analysis of cables, three-hinged arch, applications. Deflections: moment area method, conjugate beam method, virtual work, applications to beams, frames & trusses. Influence Lines for Statically Determinate Structures.