Engineering Mechanics: Statics , Edition 8 [Paperback]

Book Description

Engineering Mechanics: Statics , Edition 8

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 Working Model Based CD-ROM available with text, along with a detailed study guide.

Contents

1 General Principles Chapter Objectives

1.1 Mechanics
1.2 Fundamental Concepts
1.3 Units of Measurement
1.4 The International System of Units
1.5 Numerical Calculations

2 Force Vectors Chapter Objectives
2.1 Scalars and Vectors
2.2 Vector Operations
2.3 Vector Addition of Forces
2.4 Addition of a System of Coplanar Forces
2.5 Cartesian Vectors
2.6 Addition and Subtraction of Cartesian Vectors
2.7 Position Vectors
2.8 Force Vector Directed Along a Line
2.9 Dot Product

3 Equilibrium of a Particle Chapter Objectives
3.1 Condition for the Equilibrium of a Particle
3.2 The Free-Body Diagram
3.3 Coplanar Force Systems
3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems

4 Force System Resultants Chapter Objectives
4.1 Moment of a Force--Scalar Formulation
4.2 Cross Product
4.3 Moment of a Force--Vector Formulation
4.4 Principle of Moments
4.5 Moment of a Force About a Specified Axis
4.6 Moment of a Couple
4.7 Equivalent System
4.8 Resultants of a Force and Couple System
4.9 Further Reduction of a Force and Couple System
4.10 Reduction of a Simple Distributed Loading

5 Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Chapter Objectives
5.1 Conditions for Rigid-Body Equilibrium Equilibrium in Two Dimensions
5.2 Free-Body Diagrams
5.3 Equations of Equilibrium
5.4 Two-and Three-Force Members Equilibrium in Three Dimensions
5.5 Free-Body Diagrams
5.6 Equations of Equilibrium
5.7 Constraints for a Rigid Body
6 Structural Analysis Chapter Objectives
6.1 Simple Trusses
6.2 The Method of Joints
6.3 Zero-Force Members
6.4 The Method of Sections
6.5 Space Trusses
6.6 Frames and Machines

7 Internal Forces Chapter Objectives
7.1 Internal Forces Developed in Structural Members
7.2 Shear and Moment Equations and Diagrams
7.3 Relations Between Distributed Load, Shear, and Moment
7.4 Cables

8 Friction Chapter Objectives
8.1 Characteristics of Dry Friction
8.2 Problems Involving Dry Friction
8.3 Wedges
8.4 Frictional Forces on Screws
8.5 Frictional Forces on Flat Belts
8.6 Frictional Forces on Collar Bearings, Pivot Bearings, and Disks
8.7 Frictional Forces on Journal Bearings
8.8 Rolling Resistance

9 Center of Gravity and Centroid Chapter Objectives
9.1 Center of Gravity and Center of Mass for a System of Particles
9.2 Center of Gravity, Center of Mass, and Centroid for a Body
9.3 Composite Bodies
9.4 Theorems of Pappus and Guldinus
9.5 Resultant of a General Distributed Loading
9.6 Fluid Pressure

10 Moments of Inertia Chapter Objectives
10.1 Definition of Moments of Inertia for Areas
10.2 Parallel-Axis Theorem for an Area
10.3 Radius of Gyration of an Area
10.4 Moments of Inertia for an Area by Integration
10.5 Moments of Inertia for Composite Areas
10.6 Product of Inertia for an Area
10.7 Moments of Inertia for an Area About Inclined Axes
10.8 Mohr's Circle for Moments of Inertia
10.9 Mass Moment of Inertia

11 Virtual Work Chapter Objectives
11.1 Definition of Work and Virtual Work
11.2 Principle of Virtual Work for a Particle and a Rigid Body
11.3 Principle of Virtual Work for a System of Connected Rigid Bodies
11.4 Conservative Forces
11.5 Potential Energy
11.6 Potential-Energy Criterion for Equilibrium
11.7 Stability of Equilibrium
Appendixies
A. Mathematical Expressions
B. Numerical and Computer Analysis
C. Review for the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination
Answers
Index