Engineering Mechanics: Statics While covering the basic principles of mechanics in an example-driven format, this innovative book emphasizes critical thinking by presenting the reader with engineering situations. Compelling photorealistic art, and a robust photograph program helps readers to connect visually to the topics discussed. KEY TOPICS: Features strong coverage of FBDs and important ABET topics. Chapter topics include: Vectors; Forces; Systems of Forces and Moments; Objects in Equilibrium; Structures In Equilibrium; Centroids and Centers of Mass; Moments of Inertia; Friction; Internal Forces and Moments; Virtual Work and Potential Energy. MARKET: For professionals in mechanical, civil, aeronautical, or engineering mechanics fields. |
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Engineering Mechanics: Statics, Fifth Edition in SI Units and Study Pack Anthony Bedford,Wallace L. Fowler,Yusof Ahmad No preview available - 2008 |
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Active Example angle Answer applied attachment axial forces axis beam bearing bending cable called center of mass centroid components constant coordinate coordinate system couple cross cylinder Determine Determine the reactions direction distance distributed load Draw the free-body element engineering equal equilibrium equations equivalent express Figure fixed force exerted force F forces acting free-body diagram ft-lb given horizontal joint kN-m length line of action load magnitude moments of inertia normal object obtain parallel perpendicular pin support plane plate pressure Problem pulley Related Problem represent result rope rotate shaft shear force slip Solution Solving spring Strategy structure subjected Suppose surface suspended tension truss U.S. Customary units unit vector University vector vertical virtual volume weight zero