and provide a
,This page intention
, PREFACE
The main purpose of this book is to provide the student with
presentation of the theory and application of engineering mec
objective, this work has been shaped by the comments and su
of reviewers in the teaching profession, as well as many of the
New to this Edition
Expanded Answer Section. The answer section in the
includes additional information related to the solution of
Problems in order to offer the student some guidance in solvin
Re-writing of Text Material. Further clarification o
been included in this edition, and throughout the book th
enhanced, and important definitions are now in boldface th
highlight their importance.
,VIII Preface
Hallmark Features
Besides the new features mentione
contents of the book include the foll
Organization and Approach
sections that contain an explanation
and a set of homework problems. T
subgroups defined by boldface titles
method for introducing each new
convenient for later reference and re
Chapter Contents. Each chap
broad-range application of the mat
chapter contents is provided to giv
be covered.
Emphasis on Free-Body D
particularly important when solving p
emphasized throughout the book. In
devoted to show how to draw free
have also been added to develop this
Procedures for Analysis. A g
problem is presented at the end of the
to relate to specific types of problem
unique feature provides the student w
applying the theory. The example pro
order to clarify its numerical applic
principles have been mastered and
obtained, the student can then develo
,Conceptual Understanding. Through the use of
throughout the book, the theory is applied in a simplified wa
some of its more important conceptual features and instill th
many of the terms used in the equations.
Homework Problems. Apart from the Fundamental
problems mentioned previously, other types of problems c
include the following:
* Free-Body Diagram Problems* Some sections of
introductory problems that only require drawing the free-
specific problems within a problem set. These assignments
student the importance of mastering this skill as a requir
solution of any equilibrium problem.
General Analysis and Design Problems* The majority of
depict realistic situations encountered in engineering pra
problems come from actual products used in industry. It is h
will both stimulate the student’s interest in engineering me
means for developing the skill to reduce any such prob
description to a model or symbolic representation to wh
mechanics may be applied.
Throughout the book, there is an approximate balance of pr
or FPS units Furthermore, in any set, an attempt has been
problems in order of increasing difficulty except for the e
problems, which are presented in random order.
* Computer Problems* An effort has been made to includ
may be solved using a numerical procedure executed on eith
or a programmable pocket calculator. The intent here is to
capacity for using other forms of mathematical analysis w
time needed to focus on the application of the principles of
of this type, which either can or must be solved using num
,X Preface
Contents
Statics
The book is divided into 11 chapte
simple, then to more complicated s
applied first to a particle, then a rigid
and finally to three-dimensional forc
Chapter 1 begins with an introdu
The vector properties of a concurre
This theory is then applied to the eq
contains a general discussion of bo
and the methods used to simplify t
are developed in Chapter 5 and th
equilibrium of trusses, frames, and
internal forces in beams and cables in
frictional forces are discussed in C
gravity and centroid are treated in
more advanced topics, indicated by s
are included in Chapter 10 (area a
(virtual work and potential energy).
reference for basic principles when i
Appendix A of the Statics section
formulas needed to solve the proble
Alternative Coverage. At the
may be presented in a different seque
possible to introduce the concept of
analysis by first covering Chapter 2
covering the rest of Chapter 4 (force
of Chapters 3 and 5 can be discussed
Dynamics
,included if the student has the necessary mathematical bac
the book that are considered to be beyond the scope of the b
are indicated by a star (★) and may be omitted. Note that this
a suitable reference for basic principles when it is discuss
courses. Finally; Appendix A of the Dynamics section provides
formulas needed to solve the problems in the book.
Dynamics section provides a brief review of vector analysis
the Dynamics section reviews application of the chain rule.
Alternative Coverage. At the discretion of the instructo
Chapters 12 through 19 in the following order with no loss in c
and 16 (Kinematics), Chapters 13 and 17 (Equations of Motio
(Work and Energy), and Chapters 15 and 19 (Impulse and Mo
Acknowledgments
The author has endeavored to write this book so that it will app
and instructor. Through the years, many people have helped in
I will always be grateful for their valued suggestions and c
1 wish to thank all the individuals who have sent comments
J. Au rand, J. Ari -Gur, D. Boyajian, R. Boyd,O. Byer, J. Callahan,
E. Erisman, C. Heinke, R. Hendricks, E Herrera, J. Hilton, H.
E. Most, S. Moustafa, H. Nazeri, D. Pox, C. Roche, M. Rosengre
R. Scott, K. Steurer and J.Tashbar.
A long-time friend and associate, Kai Beng Yap, was of
preparing and checking problem solutions. During the pro
thankful for the assistance of Rose Kernan, my production edi
who worked on the cover of the book. And finally, to my wife,
the proofreading of the manuscript for publication.
Lastly, many thanks are extended to all my students an
teaching profession who have freely taken the time to offer
comments. Since this list is too long to mention, it is hoped that
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