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Engineering Mechanics: Statics, 6th edition

  • Anthony Bedford, 
  • Wallace Fowler

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Engineering Mechanics helps you learn what can often be a challenging subject more efficiently and effectively. It covers the basic principles of mechanics in an example-driven format that emphasizes critical thinking. Clear explanations are accompanied by engineering examples and practice problems. Compelling photorealistic art, free-body diagrams and a robust photograph program are integrated within the examples and throughout the reading to help you see the topics in action.

The 6th Edition features 30% new or updated problems. New examples and topics keep pace with the state of the engineering field. As you read and explore concepts, new thought-provoking questions to consider help you better understand and relate to the material.

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Published by Pearson (July 7th 2023) - Copyright © 2024

ISBN-13: 9780138049430

Subject: Engineering Mechanics

Category: Statics & Dynamics Combined

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
  2. Vectors
  3. Forces
  4. Systems of Forces and Moments
  5. Objects in Equilibrium
  6. Structures in Equilibrium
  7. Centroids and Centers of Mass
  8. Moments of Inertia
  9. Friction
  10. Internal Forces and Moments
  11. Virtual Work and Potential Energy

Appendices

  1. Results from Mathematics
  2. Properties of Areas and Lines
  3. Properties of Volumes and Homogeneous Objects
  4. Spherical Coordinates
  5. D’Alembert’s Principle

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