Vector Mechanics for Engineers\_ Statics and Dynamics

Cover Vector Mechanics For EngineersVector Mechanics For Engineers About the Authors Brief Contents Contents Preface Guided Tour Digital Resources Acknowledgments List of Symbols Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1: What is Mechanics? 1.2: Fundamental Concepts and Principles 1.3: Systems of Units 1.4: Converting between Two Systems of Units 1.5: Method of Solving Problems 1.6: Numerical Accuracy Chapter 2: Statics of Particles 2.1: Addition of Planar Forces 2.2: Adding Forces by Components 2.3: Forces and Equilibrium in a Plane 2.4: Adding Forces in Space 2.5: Forces and Equilibrium in Space Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 3: Rigid Bodies: Equivalent Systems of Forces 3.1: Forces and Moments 3.2: Moment of a Force about an Axis 3.3: Couples and Force-Couple Systems 3.4: Simplifying Systems of Forces Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 4: Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies 4.1: Equilibrium in Two Dimensions 4.2: Two Special Cases 4.3: Equilibrium in Three Dimensions Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 5: Distributed Forces: Centroids and Centers of Gravity 5.1: Planar Centers of Gravity and Centroids 5.2: Further Considerations of Centroids 5.3: Additional Applications of Centroids 5.4: Centers of Gravity and Centroids of Volumes Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 6: Analysis of Structures 6.1: Analysis of Trusses 6.2: Other Truss Analyses 6.3: Frames 6.4: Machines Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 7: Internal Forces and Moments 7.1: Internal Forces in Members 7.2: Beams 7.3: Relations Among Load, Shear, and Bending Moment 7.4: Cables 7.5: Catenary Cables Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 8: Friction 8.1: The Laws of Dry Friction 8.2: Wedges and Screws 8.3: Friction on Axles, Disks, and Wheels 8.4: Belt Friction Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 9: Distributed Forces: Moments of Inertia 9.1: Moments of Inertia of Areas 9.2: Parallel-Axis Theorem and Composite Areas 9.3: Transformation of Moments of Inertia 9.4: Mohr's Circle for Moments of Inertia 9.5: Mass Moments of Inertia 9.6: Additional Concepts of Mass Moments of Inertia Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 10: Method of Virtual Work 10.1: The Basic Method 10.2: Work, Potential Energy, and Stability Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 11: Kinematics of Particles 11.1: Rectilinear Motion of Particles 11.2: Special Cases and Relative Motion 11.3: Graphical Solutions 11.4: Curvilinear Motion of Particles 11.5: Non-Rectangular Components Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 12: Kinetics of Particles: Newton's Second Law 12.1: Newton's Second Law and Linear Momentum 12.2: Angular Momentum and Orbital Motion 12.3: Applications of Central-Force Motion Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 13: Kinetics of Particles: Energy and Momentum Methods 13.1: Work and Energy 13.2: Conservation of Energy 13.3: Impulse and Momentum 13.4: Impacts Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 14: Systems of Particles 14.1: Applying Newton's Second Law and Momentum Principles to Systems of Particles 14.2: Energy and Momentum Methods for a System of Particles 14.3: Variable Systems of Particles Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 15: Kinematics of Rigid Bodies 15.1: Translation and Fixed-Axis Rotation 15.2: General Plane Motion: Velocity 15.3: Instantaneous Center of Rotation 15.4: General Plane Motion: Acceleration 15.5: Analyzing Motion with Respect to a Rotating Frame 15.6: Motion of a Rigid Body in Space 15.7: Motion Relative to a Moving Reference Frame Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 16: Plane Motion of Rigid Bodies: Forces and Accelerations 16.1: Kinetics of a Rigid Body 16.2: Constrained Plane Motion Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 17: Plane Motion of Rigid Bodies: Energy and Momentum Methods 17.1: Energy Methods for a Rigid Body 17.2: Momentum Methods for a Rigid Body 17.3: Eccentric Impact Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 18: Kinetics of Rigid Bodies in Three Dimensions 18.1: Energy and Momentum of a Rigid Body 18.2: Motion of a Rigid Body in Three Dimensions 18.3: Motion of a Gyroscope Review and Summary Review Problems Chapter 19: Mechanical Vibrations 19.1: Vibrations without Damping 19.2: Free Vibrations of Rigid Bodies 19.3: Applying the Principle of Conservation of Energy 19.4: Forced Vibrations 19.5: Damped Vibrations Review and Summary Review Problems Appendix: Fundamentals of Engineering Examination Answers to Problems Index 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.