Engineering Statics

Introduction to Statics

 * Mechanics
 * Basic Concepts
 * Scalars and Vectors
 * Newton's Laws
 * Units
 * Law of Gravitation
 * Accuracy, Limits, and Approximations
 * Problem Solving in Statics
 * Chapter Review

Force Systems
Two-Dimensional Force Systems Three-Dimensional Force Systems
 * Force
 * Rectangular Components
 * Moment
 * Couple
 * Resultants
 * Rectangular Components
 * Moment and Couple
 * Resultants
 * Chapter Review

Equilibrium

 * Engineering Statics/Equilibrium
 * System Isolation and the Free-Body Diagram
 * Equilibrium Conditions
 * Engineering Statics/Equilibrium
 * Equilibrium Conditions
 * Chapter Review

Structures

 * Plane Trusses
 * Method of Joints
 * Method of Sections
 * Space Trusses
 * Frames and Machines
 * Chapter Review

Distributed Forces
Centers of Mass and Centroids Special Topics
 * Center of Mass
 * Centroids of Lines, Areas, and Volumes
 * Composite Bodies and Figures; Approximations
 * Theorems of Pappus
 * Beams - External Effects
 * Beams - Internal Effects
 * Flexible Cables
 * Fluid Statics
 * Chapter Review

Friction
Frictional Phenomena Applications of Friction in Machines
 * Types of Friction
 * Dry Friction
 * Wedges
 * Screws
 * Journal Bearings
 * Thrust Bearings; Disk Friction
 * Flexible Belts
 * Rolling Resistance
 * Chapter Review

Virtual Work

 * Work
 * Equilibrium
 * Potential Energy and Stability
 * Chapter Review

Quizzes and Tests

 * Quizzes
 * Tests

Appendices

 * Conversion Factors
 * SI Units Used in Mechanics
 * Area Moments of Inertia
 * Mass Moments of Inertia
 * Selected Topics of Mathematics
 * Useful Tables