Table of contents 1. Introduction
2. Statics of Particles
3. Rigid Bodies: Equivalent Systems of Forces
4. Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies
5. Distributed Forces: Centroids and Centers of Gravity
6. Analysis of Structures
7. Forces in Beams and Cables
8. Friction
9. Distributed Forces: Moments of Inertia
10. Method of Virtual Work
11. Kinematics of Particles
12. Kinetics of Particles: Newton?s Second Law
13. Kinetics of Particles: Energy and Momentum Methods
14. Systems of Particles
15. Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
16. Plane Motion of Rigid Bodies: Forces and Accelerations
17. Plane Motion of Rigid Bodies: Energy and Momentum Methods
18. Kinetics of Bodies in Three Dimensions
19. Mechanical Vibrations
Appendix: Fundamentals of Engineering Examination
New Features
? In SI Units
? Early introduction of Practical Applications: Mechanics of particles clearly separated from mechanics of rigid bodied - helps in understanding of simple practical applications at an early stage.
? Step-by-step presentation ? Each chapter is organized in a step-by-step fashion giving the introduction, chapter preview, explanation of topics, sample problems and solving problems on your own section.
? Visual Program - Liberal use of free-body diagrams (graphical representation of objects where arrows indicate forces acting on object) in Statics and effective-forces diagrams in Dynamics. By placing the emphasis on "free-body-diagram equations" rather than on the standard algebraic equations of motion, a more intuitive and more complete understanding of fundamental principles is imparted.
? Computer Problems -Computer problems, relevant to the design process, are offered at the end of each chapter. While the problems will be generic, they will be designed to be easily solved using popular computational programs such as Matlab, Mathcad, Maple, etc.
? Optional sections for advanced/specialty topics: For those who are interested to go beyond the basics of mechanics there are several topics ? marked with an asterisk (*).
? Solved Examples : 177
? Homework Problems:
? Lesson problem set : 2670
? Chapter end problem set : 216
? Computer problems : 149