Ruina A., Pratap R. Introduction to Statics and Dynamics

Oxford University Press (Preprint), 2008. 993 p.Front tablesDetailed ContentsBasics for Mechanics
What is mechanics?
Vectors
FBDsStatics
Statics of one object
Trusses and frames
Transmissions and mechanisms
Hydrostatics
Tension, shear and bending momentDynamics
Dynamics in 1D
Particles in space
Many particles in space
Straight line motion
Circular motion
Planar motion of an object
Kinematics using time-varying basis vectors
Constrained particles and rigid objects
Appendices
A Units & Center of mass theorems
Answers to some homework problemsBack tables
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