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structural stability
The calculation of forces and their distribution within a structure in order to ensure its stability and safety.
Der Architekt muss einen Ingenieur beauftragen, der die Statik für die Brücke berechnet.
The architect has to hire an engineer who will calculate the structural stability of the bridge.
The ending '-ik' often indicates a scientific field or discipline, as in 'Physik' (physics) or 'Mathematik' (mathematics). 'Statik' (statics) is the study of motionless, stable states.
In ihrem Ingenieurstudium hat sie viel über Statik gelernt.
In her engineering studies, she learned a lot about statics.
You can tell from context whether the structural stability of a building or the academic field is meant. Words like 'Gebäude' (building), 'Brücke' (bridge), or 'berechnen' (to calculate) point to structural engineering. Words like 'Physik' (physics) or 'Gleichgewicht' (equilibrium) point to the academic field.
Der Ingenieur prüft die Statik der neuen Halle.
The engineer checks the structural stability of the new hall.
In the context of buildings, 'Statik' (structural stability) is often used with the verbs 'berechnen' (to calculate) and 'prüfen' (to check). You can also say that the structural stability 'stimmt' (is correct/works) or 'nicht stimmt' (is not correct/doesn't work).
Vor dem Umbau muss ein Experte die Statik des alten Hauses berechnen.
Before the renovation, an expert has to calculate the structural stability of the old house.
When 'Statik' (statics) is meant as the name of the scientific field, the word is often used without an article, similar to other subjects.
Sein Hauptfach im Studium war Statik.
His major at university was statics.
dynamics
'die Dynamik' and 'die Statik' are opposites especially in physics and engineering. 'Dynamik' deals with motion and the forces that act during it. 'Statik' deals with forces in equilibrium, that is, with bodies at rest, and is also important for structures. The words can be confused because both sound technical and have to do with forces. The most important difference is: 'Dynamik' fits motion and change, while 'Statik' fits rest, equilibrium, and stability.
Vor dem Umbau muss ein Experte die Statik des alten Hauses prüfen.
Before the renovation, an expert has to check the structural stability of the old house.
Im Physikunterricht rechnen wir heute Aufgaben zur Dynamik eines fallenden Körpers.
In physics class today, we are calculating problems about the dynamics of a falling body.