New posts in Statics

Why is the normal contact force horizontal on an inclined ladder?

Why is the shape of a hanging chain not a "V"?

What holds up the lowest point of a rope following a catenary curve?

Why are arched bridges stronger than flat bridges?

What is the role of pillars in bridges?

Two people are holding either end of a couch, is one person exerting more force than the other?

Why won't a tight cable ever be fully straight?

Hydrostatic friction: why do water droplets stay at rest on an inclined glass surface?