Vector mechanics for engineers : statics /
Ferdinand P. Beer . . . [et al]
- 9th edition
- Boston ; New York : McGraw Hill, c2007
- xxi, 623 p. : col.ill. ; 27 cm.
CONTENT
1. Introduction 1.1 What is mechanics? 1.2 Fundamental concepts and principles 1.3 Systems of units etc.
2. Statics of particles 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Force on a particle, resultant of two forces 2.3 Vectors 2.4 Addition of vectors etc.
3. Rigid bodies: Equivalent systems of forces 3.1 Introduction 3.2 External and Internal forces 3.3 Principle of transmissibiity, equivalent forces 3.4 Vector product of two vectors etc.
4. Equilibrium of rigid bodies 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Free body diagram 4.3 Reactions at supports and connections for a two dimensional structure 4.4 Equilibrium of a rigid body in two dimensions etc.
5. Distributed forces: Centroids and centers of gravity 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Center of gravity of a two dimensional body 5.3 Centroids of areas and lines 5.4 First moments of area and lines etc.
6. Analysis of structures 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Definition of a truss 6.3 Simple trusses 6.4 Analysis of trusses by the method of joints etc.
7. Forces in beams and cables 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Internal forces in members 7.3 Various types of loading and support 7.4 Shear and bending moment in a beam etc.
8. Friction 8.1 Introduction 8.2 The laws of dry friction, coefficients of friction 8.3 Angles of friction 8.4 Problems involving dry friction etc.
9. Distributed forces: moments of inertia 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Second moment, or moment of inertia, of an area 9.3 Determination of the moment of inertia of an area by integration etc.
10. Method of virtual work 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Work of a force 10.3 Principle of virtual work 10.4 Applications of the principle of virtual work etc.