This course includesthe foundational knowledge of structural mechanics. By taking this course,students can obtain the following knowledge and skills：Basictheories of structural mechanics; Analysis of static structures; the classic analyticaltheories; Structural stability of columns. Through the learning of this course,students can enhance the understanding on the composition of fundamentalstructural system and improve the ability to conduct structural analysis. Thelearning process will help students lay a foundation for ocean science andengineering related study in the future, and builds up students' ability toprovide rational analysis and design for common engineering structures.