Engineering Mechanics

The course contents of the second edition of this book entitled ' Engineering Mechanics' are planned in such a way that the book covers the complete course of first year students of all disciplines of Anna University, Tamil Nadu according to the revised syllabus on annual pattern. This edition has been thoroughly revised and made up-to-date.

In the second edition, the following aditions have been made:
1. Analysis of Trusses,
2. Wedge friction,
3. Screw jack, and
4. Transmission of Power through belts.

The book is written in a simple and easy-to-follow language, so that even an average student can grasp the subject by self-study. At the end of each chapter, highlights, theoretical questions and many unsolved problems with answers are given for the students to solve them.
Table Of Contents :
1. Basics of Statics of Particles
2. Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
3. Friction
4. Properties of Surfaces and Solids
5. Dynamics of Particles.
Question Bank
Examination Paper, Nov./Dec.-2004
About Author :
Dr. R.K. Bansal graduated in 1966. He obtained his Master?s Degree in 1975 with 'HONOURS' from I.I.T., Delhi and Ph.D. in 1981 from the University of Delhi. He joined Delhi College of Engineering as a lecturer and became Assistant Professor in 1984. He was selected for the post of Professor in 1995. He also held the posts of Head of Mech. Engineering (Faculty of Technology, University of Delhi), Dean (P.G.) Studies and Dean (U.G.) Studies, Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi. During his teaching career of about thirty five years, he guided a large number of research students and got published many papers. He is the author of many books, which are followed as textbooks.EEM-0638