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Engineering Mechanics : Statics

ISBN: 9780135770320 | 0135770327
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/1998

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SummaryTable of Contents
Provides a clear and through presentation of the theory and applications of engineering mechanics. New to this edition: 20 % NEW problems, categorization of homework problems as basic, challenging, computer applications and design oriented, NEW design problems. FIT exam review problems, enhancement of free-body diagram concept, photographs added to enhance the realism of the book. Visual Mechanics CD-ROM available with text.
Statics1(2)
General Principles
3(14)
Chapter Objectives
3(1)
... MOREMechanics
3(1)
Fundamental Concepts
4(2)
Units of Measurement
6(2)
The International System of Units
8(2)
Numerical Calculations
10(7)
Force Vectors
17(64)
Chapter Objectives
17(1)
Scalars and Vectors
17(1)
Vector Operations
18(2)
Vector Addition of Forces
20(11)
Addition of a System of Coplanar Forces
31(11)
Cartesian Vectors
42(4)
Addition and Subtraction of Cartesian Vectors
46(9)
Position Vectors
55(3)
Force Vector Directed Along a Line
58(10)
Dot Product
68(13)
Equilibrium of a Particle
81(32)
Chapter Objectives
81(1)
Condition for the Equilibrium of a Particle
81(1)
The Free-Body Diagram
82(3)
Coplanar Force Systems
85(13)
Three-Dimensional Force Systems
98(15)
Force System Resultants
113(80)
Chapter Objectives
113(1)
Moment of a Force---Scalar Formulation
113(5)
Cross Product
118(3)
Moment of a Force---Vector Formulation
121(5)
Principle of Moments
126(12)
Moment of a Force About a Specified Axis
138(10)
Moment of a Couple
148(12)
Equivalent System
160(2)
Resultants of a Force and Couple System
162(4)
Further Reduction of a Force and Couple System
166(14)
Reduction of a Simple Distributed Loading
180(13)
Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
193(64)
Chapter Objectives
193(1)
Conditions for Rigid-Body Equilibrium
193(2)
Equilibrium in Two Dimensions
195(1)
Free-Body Diagrams
195(14)
Equations of Equilibrium
209(9)
Two- and Three-Force Members
218(13)
Equilibrium in Three Dimensions
231(1)
Free-Body Diagrams
231(6)
Equations of Equilibrium
237(1)
Constraints for a Rigid Body
238(19)
Structural Analysis
257(66)
Chapter Objectives
257(1)
Simple Trusses
257(3)
The Method of Joints
260(6)
Zero-Force Members
266(7)
The Method of Sections
273(10)
Space Trusses
283(4)
Frames and Machines
287(36)
Internal Forces
323(54)
Chapter Objectives
323(1)
Internal Forces Developed in Structural Members
323(17)
Shear and Moment Equations and Diagrams
340(8)
Relations Between Distributed Load, Shear, and Moment
348(10)
Cables
358(19)
Friction
377(58)
Chapter Objectives
377(1)
Characteristics of Dry Friction
377(4)
Problems Involving Dry Friction
381(21)
Wedges
402(2)
Frictional Forces on Screws
404(8)
Frictional Forces on Flat Belts
412(7)
Frictional Forces on Collar Bearings, Pivot Bearings, and Disks
419(3)
Frictional Forces on Journal Bearings
422(2)
Rolling Resistance
424(11)
Center of Gravity and Centroid
435(62)
Chapter Objectives
435(1)
Center of Gravity and Center of Mass for a System of Particles
435(2)
Center of Gravity, Center of Mass, and Centroid for a Body
437(22)
Composite Bodies
459(14)
Theorems of Pappus and Guldinus
473(8)
Resultant of a General Distributed Loading
481(1)
Fluid Pressure
482(15)
Moments of Inertia
497(52)
Chapter Objectives
497(1)
Definition of Moments of Inertia for Areas
497(2)
Parallel-Axis Theorem for an Area
499(1)
Radius of Gyration of an Area
499(1)
Moments of Inertia for an Area by Integration
500(8)
Moments of Inertia for Composite Areas
508(8)
Product of Inertia for an Area
516(4)
Moments of Inertia for an Area About Inclined Axes
520(3)
Mohr's Circle for Moments of Inertia
523(10)
Mass Moment of Inertia
533(16)
Virtual Work
549(60)
Chapter Objectives
549(1)
Definition of Work and Virtual Work
549(3)
Principle of Virtual Work for a Particle and a Rigid Body
552(1)
Principle of Virtual Work for a System of Connected Rigid Bodies
553(13)
Conservative Forces
566(1)
Potential Energy
567(1)
Potential-Energy Criterion for Equilibrium
568(2)
Stability of Equilibrium
570(12)
Appendixies
A. Mathematical Expressions
582(2)
B. Numerical and Computer Analysis
584(6)
C. Review for the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination
590(19)
Answers609(13)
Index622

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