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Name some fields and disciplines where applied mechanics has applications.
Name some fields and disciplines where applied mechanics has applications.
Structural engineering, astronomy, oceanography, meteorology, hydraulics, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, nanotechnology, structural design, earthquake engineering, fluid dynamics, planetary sciences, and other life sciences.
What does pure mechanics describe?
What does pure mechanics describe?
Pure mechanics describes the response of bodies (solids and fluids) or systems of bodies to external behavior of a body, in either a beginning state of rest or of motion, subjected to the action of forces.
How does applied mechanics bridge the gap between physical theory and technology?
How does applied mechanics bridge the gap between physical theory and technology?
Applied mechanics bridges the gap by applying physical theory to practical technological applications.
Explain the difference between general mechanics and applied mechanics.
Explain the difference between general mechanics and applied mechanics.
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What are the two main categories of Applied Mechanics?
What are the two main categories of Applied Mechanics?
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What is the main objective of structural analysis?
What is the main objective of structural analysis?
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In structural analysis, what do the models used for structures often involve?
In structural analysis, what do the models used for structures often involve?
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Which of the following is an example of a structure subject to structural analysis?
Which of the following is an example of a structure subject to structural analysis?
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What must an engineer account for when designing a structure?
What must an engineer account for when designing a structure?
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What fields contribute to the computation of a structure's deformations and internal forces?
What fields contribute to the computation of a structure's deformations and internal forces?
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