This collection of problems results from the demand of students for supplementary problems and support in the preparation for examina- tions. With the present collection “Statics - Formulas and Problems, Engineering Mechanics 1” we provide additional exercise material.

The subject “Statics” is commonly taught in the basic course of Engineering Mechanics classes at universities. The problems analyzed within these courses use equilibrium conditions and the principle of virtual work to analyze static problems and to compute reaction forces and stress resultants. These concepts are the basis of many structural analyzes of components used in civil and mechanical engineering.

Experience has shown that Engineering Mechanics usually causes problems for beginners. Here the student should learn how to map an engineering problem onto a mathematical model, to analyze this model and evaluate the results in view of engineering applications. Experience teaches that this can only be achieved through independent work on suitable examples, Therefore we would like to make the reader aware that pure reading and trying to comprehend the presented solutions will not provide a deeper understanding of mechanics. Neither does it improve the problem solving skills. Using this collection wisely, one has to try to solve the problems independently. The proposed solution should only be considered when experiencing major problems in solving an exercise.

Obviously this collection cannot substitute a full-scale textbook. If not familiar with the formulae, explanations, or technical terms the rea- der has to consider his or her course material or additional textbooks on Statics. A short selection is provided on page IX.