Engineering Mechanics: Statics / Edition 2

by William F. Riley, Leroy D. Sturges

Overview

These exciting books use full-color, and interesting, realistic illustrations to enhance reader comprehension. Also include a large number of worked examples that provide a good balance between initial, confidence building problems and more advanced level problems. Fundamental principles for solving problems are emphasized throughout.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471053330
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	11/07/1995
Series:	Engineering Mechanics Series
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	704
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.10(h) x 1.20(d)

About the Author

William F. Riley is the author of Engineering Mechanics: Statics, published by Wiley.

Leroy D. Sturges is the author of Engineering Mechanics: Statics, published by Wiley.

Table of Contents

General Principles.

Concurrent Force Systems.

Statics of Particles.

Rigid Bodies: Equivalent Force/Moment Systems.

Distributed Forces: Centroids and Center of Gravity.

Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies.

Trusses, Frames, and Machines.

Internal Forces in Structural Members.

Friction.

Second Moments of Area and Moments of Inertia.

Method of Virtual Work.

Appendix.

Answers to Selected Problems.

Index.

Photo Credits.

Editorial Reviews

A text for an introductory mechanics course in undergraduate engineering programs, for students with background in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, and vector algebra. Chapters on general principles, concurrent force systems, statics of particles, internal forces, friction, and virtual work emphasize engineering and mathematical methods of analysis, and feature numerous color free-body diagrams, conceptual examples, worked problem examples, homework problems rated by difficulty, and computer problems. Includes an appendix on vector operations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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