Sheppard S.D., Anagnos T., Billington S.L. Engineering Mechanics: Statics. Modeling and Analyzing Systems in Equilibrium

Wiley, USA, 2017. — 709 p. — ISBN13: 978-1119-32199-6.Mechanics courses tend to provide engineering students with a precise, mathematical, but less than engaging experience. Students often view the traditional approach as a mysterious body of facts and “tricks” that allow idealized cases to be solved. When confronted with more realistic systems, they are often at a loss as to how to proceed. To address this issue, this course empowers students to tackle meaningful problems at an early stage in their studies.
Engineering Mechanics: Statics, First Edition begins with a readable overview of the concepts of mechanics. Important equations are introduced, but the emphasis is on developing a “feel” for forces and moments, and for how loads are transferred through structures and machines. From that foundation, the course helps lay a motivational framework for students to build their skills in solving engineering problems.Principles and Tools for Static Analysis
Forces
Moments
Modeling Systems with Free-Body Diagrams
Mechanical Equilibrium
Distributed Force
Dry Friction and Rolling Resistance
Member Loads in Trusses
Member Loads in Frames And Machines
Internal Loads in Beams
System Analysis (Sa) Exercises
Internal Loads in Cables
Appendixes
Selected Topics in Mathematics Physical Quantities
Properties of Areas and Volumes
Case Study: The Bicycle
Case Study: The Golden Gate Bridge