Engineering Statics

A crane is a perfect example of an application of the principles of 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

• Force

Two-Dimensional Force Systems

• Rectangular Components
• Moment
• Couple
• Resultants

Three-Dimensional Force Systems

• Rectangular Components
• Moment and Couple
• Resultants
• Chapter Review

Equilibrium

• Engineering Statics/Equilibrium#Equilibrium in Two Dimensions
• System Isolation and the Free-Body Diagram
• Equilibrium Conditions
• Engineering Statics/Equilibrium#Equilibrium in Three Dimensions
• 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

• Center of Mass
• Centroids of Lines, Areas, and Volumes
• Composite Bodies and Figures; Approximations
• Theorems of Pappus

Special Topics

• Beams - External Effects
• Beams - Internal Effects
• Flexible Cables
• Fluid Statics
• Chapter Review

Friction

Frictional Phenomena

• Types of Friction
• Dry Friction

Applications of Friction in Machines

• 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