The lecture covers the fundamentals and engineering applications of the statics of rigid bodies. In the sense of an axiomatic approach, the module starts with definitions of fundamental mechanical quantities such as forces and moments and the introduction of elementary principles such as the principle of intersection and the law of interaction. Following the consideration of general groups of forces and the introduction of sums of forces, sums of moments and the associated equilibrium conditions, these principles are used to calculate external and internal reaction forces (support reactions and internal forces). These topics also include the definition and calculation of the center of gravity and the consideration of friction. These general methods are applied to specific structures such as trusses and beams and, consequently, frames and arches. In the last part of the module, the concepts of work and energy are fundamentally introduced and resulting principles such as the principle of virtual displacements and energy minimization principles are treated. The module is the basis for numerous other modules in the compulsory and elective areas.