Applied mechanics is more than the teaching of physics principles. It is an important instrument in developing a method of stripping a problem to essentials and solving it in a logical, organized manner. This method of working can be applied to many other areas. This book, therefore, shows a consistent pattern of problem solving. The physics principles are presented in small elementary steps, the mathematics is kept at a reasonable level, and the problems are as practical as possible withut becoming too involved with many extraneous details.
To accommodate the transition years between the English system and the SI metric system, each chapter is a random mix of booth systems but predominantly SI metric. There are more than 175 worked examples and 960 graded problems, of which nearly two thirds are in the SI metric system.
Part 1 Statics
- Introduction
- Forces, Vectors, and Reaultants
- Maments and Couples
- Equilibrium
- Structures and Members
etc.
Part 2 Dynamics
- Kinematics: Rectilinear Motion
- Kinematics: Angular Motion
- Plane Motion
- Kinetics
- Work, Energy, and Power
etc.