Forces and static elements

The study of forces and static elements is a discipline of solid mechanics that aims to understand how forces act on structures and how they are transmitted through these structures. This discipline is crucial to the design of strong, durable structures, such as buildings, bridges and power plants. When designing these structures, it is important to take into account the forces caused by climatic effects and the forces inherent in the building system, as well as the stresses, strains, forces and loads that will ensure the structure's stability in time and space. To ensure the stability of these structures, it is also important to understand the behavior of the materials used and to determine the appropriate dimensions of the construction elements. The study of forces and statics is therefore at the heart of the definition of technical rules and "règles de l'Art" for construction.