Engineering Statics
A crane is a perfect example of an application of the principles of statics.
Preface
Introduction to Statics
- Mechanics
- Basic Concepts
- Scalars and Vectors
- Newton's Laws
- Units
- Law of Gravitation
- Accuracy, Limits, and Approximations
- Problem Solving in Statics
- Chapter Review
Force Systems
- Force
Two-Dimensional Force Systems
- Rectangular Components
- Moment
- Couple
- Resultants
Three-Dimensional Force Systems
- Rectangular Components
- Moment and Couple
- Resultants
- Chapter Review
Equilibrium
- Engineering_Statics/Equilibrium#Equilibrium in Two Dimensions
- System Isolation and the Free-Body Diagram
- Equilibrium Conditions
- Engineering_Statics/Equilibrium#Equilibrium in Three Dimensions
- Equilibrium Conditions
- Chapter Review
Structures
- Plane Trusses
- Method of Joints
- Method of Sections
- Space Trusses
- Frames and Machines
- Chapter Review
Distributed Forces
Centers of Mass and Centroids
- Center of Mass
- Centroids of Lines, Areas, and Volumes
- Composite Bodies and Figures; Approximations
- Theorems of Pappus
Special Topics
- Beams - External Effects
- Beams - Internal Effects
- Flexible Cables
- Fluid Statics
- Chapter Review
Friction
Frictional Phenomena
- Types of Friction
- Dry Friction
Applications of Friction in Machines
- Wedges
- Screws
- Journal Bearings
- Thrust Bearings; Disk Friction
- Flexible Belts
- Rolling Resistance
- Chapter Review
Virtual Work
- Work
- Equilibrium
- Potential Energy and Stability
- Chapter Review
Quizzes and Tests
- Quizzes
- Tests
Appendices
- Conversion Factors
- SI Units Used in Mechanics
- Area Moments of Inertia
- Mass Moments of Inertia
- Selected Topics of Mathematics
- Useful Tables