Vector Mechanics for Engineers\_ Statics and Dynamics

Statics of particles -- Rigid bodies: equivalent systems of forces -- Equilibrium of rigid bodies -- Distributed forces: centroids and centers of gravity -- Analysis of structures -- Internal forces and moments -- Friction -- Distributed forces: moments of inertia -- Method of virtual work -- Kinematics of particles -- Kinetics of particles: Newton's second law -- Kinetics of particles: energy and momentum methods -- Systems of particles -- Kinematics of rigid bodies -- Plane motion of rigid bodies: forces and accelerations -- Plane motion of rigid bodies: energy and momentum methods -- Kinetics of rigid bodies in three dimensions -- Mechanical vibrations A primary objective in a first course in mechanics is to help develop a student's ability first to analyse problems in a simple and logical manner, and then to apply basic principles to their solutions. A strong conceptual understanding of these basic mechanics principles is essential for successfully solving mechanics problems. This edition of 'Vector Mechanics for Engineers' will help instructors achieve these goals. Continuing in the spirit of its successful previous editions, this edition provides conceptually accurate and thorough coverage together with a significant refreshment of the exercise sets and online delivery of homework problems to your students Vector Mechanics for Engineers helps students analyze problems in a simple and logical manner and then apply basic principles to their solutions, encouraging a strong conceptual understanding of these basic principles. Offering a unified presentation of the principles of kinetics and a systematic problem-solving approach, the text has proven to be an effective teaching tool, especially when paired with the digital resources available in Connect.