Engineering Mechanics: Statics - Computational Edition - SI Version - Softcover

Soutas-Little, Robert W.; Inman, Daniel J.; Balint, Daniel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495438111 ISBN 13: 9780495438113

Publisher: CL Engineering, 2007

Synopsis

Focusing on the conceptual understanding of mechanics, this exciting new text addresses developments in the methods of analyzing mechanics problems. It fully incorporates the highly sophisticated computational software packages currently available to students. The text provides transition material to higher level courses, as well as a wealth of problems to foster understanding. All sample problems and the use of computational software (MathCAD, MATLAB, Mathematica and Maple) are presented in four seperate manuals (one for each software program). Each manual explains how to use the software package to solve the example problems in the book.

About this title

About the Author:

Robert W. Soutas-Little received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in 1962 and is now a Professor Emeritus in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Mechanics at Michigan State University. Author to 6 books on the topics of Elasticity, Engineering Mechanics, Statics, and Dynamics, Dr. Soutas-Little has also published over 60 journal papers and chapters in books as well as co-authoring 15 technical reports. He has Directed 22 PhD's as well as 150 M.S. Students and prior to teaching at Michigan State he held positions at Oklahoma State University, University of Wisconsin, Marquette University, Technion in Israel, and a MSU summer program at Cambridge University, England. He is a Founding Member of the American Society of Biomechanics, a Charter Member or the Society of Engineering Science, a Member of the International Society of Biomechanics, the American Society of Mechanical Engineering, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Soutas-Little has been the recipient of the Western Electric Award for Teaching Excellence in Engineering in 1970, the Goldberg Chair in 1982, the Distinguished Faculty Award - Michigan State University in 1995, named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in 1996, received the Withrow Teaching Excellence Award in 1997, the Withrow Distinguished Scholar Award in 1999, as well as receiving many research contracts and grants between 1962 and 1999. His research interests include Biomechanics, Dynamics, Applied Mathematics, Elasticity, and Continuum Mechanics.

Review:

Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Mechanics 1.2 Basic Concepts 1.3 Units 1.3.1 SI Units 1.3.2 Customary Units 1.3.3 Conversion between Systems of Units 1.4 Numerical Calculations 1.5 Problem-solving Strategy 1.6 Computational Software Chapter 2 Vector Analyis 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Vectors 2.2.1 Definition of a Scalar and a Vector 2.2.2 Vector Addition 2.2.3 Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar 2.2.4 Vector Components 2.2.5 Resolution of a Vector into Components 2.3 Forces and Their Characteristics 2.3.1 Concurrent Coplanar Forces 2.4 Three-dimensional Cartesian Coordinates and Unit Base Vectors 2.4.1 Unit Base Vectors 2.4.2 Vector Equality in Component Notation 2.4.3 Vector Addition by Components 2.4.4 Multiplication of a Vector by a Scalar 2.4.5 Vector Subtraction 2.4.6 General Unit Vectors 2.4.7 Vector Directions in Space 2.4.8 Matrix Notation for Vectors 2.5 Computation of Vector Operations 2.6 Components of a Vector in Nonorthogonal Directions 2.7 Systems of Linear Equations 2.7.1 Matrices 2.8 Scalar Product of Two Vectors 2.8.1 Applications of the Scalar Product 2.9 Vector Product or Cross Product 2.9.1 Multiple Products of Vectors 2.10 Direct Vector Solutions Chapter 3 Particle Equilibrium 3.1 Free-body Diagrams of a Particle 3.2 Equilibrium of a Particle 3.3 Springs 3.4 Statically Indeterminate Problems 3.5 Special Sections 3.5A Introduction to Friction 3.5B Keystone of the Arch Chapter 4 Rigid Bodies: Equivalent Force Systems 4.1 Rigid Bodies 4.2 Modeling of Rigid Bodies and Moment of a Force 4.3 Moment of a Force about a Point in Space 4.3.1 Direct Vector Solutions 4.4 Varignon's Theorem 4.5 Moment of a Force about an Axis 4.6 Moment of a Couple 4.7 Equivalent Force Systems 4.8 Special Equivalent Force Systems 4.8.1 Concurrent Force Systems 4.8.2 Coplanar Force Systems 4.8.3 Parallel Force Systems 4.9 General Equivalent Force Systems 4.9.1 The Wrench 160 Chapter 5 Distributed Forces: Centroids and Center of Gravity 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Center of Mass and Center of Gravity 5.2.1 Center of Mass 5.2.2 Center of Gravity 5.3 Average Position: Centroids of Areas, Volumes, and Lines;The First Moment 5.3.1 Centroid of an Area 5.3.2 Centroid of a Volume 5.3.3 Centroid of a Line 5.3.4 Centroid of a Curve in Space 5.4 Theorems of Pappus and Guldinus 5.5 Centroids of Composite Bodies 5.6 Distributed Loads on Beams 5.7 Forces Due to Fluid Pressure Acting on a Submerged Surface 5.7.1 Buoyancy Chapter 6 Equilibrium of Rigid Bodies 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Supports for a Two-dimensional Model 6.3 Supports for a Three-dimensional Model 6.4 Free-body Diagram 6.5 Equilibrium of a Rigid Body in Two Dimensions 6.5.1 Solution Strategy 6.5.2 A Two-Force Member 6.5.3 A Three-Force Member 6.6 Equilibrium of a Rigid Body in Three Dimensions 6.6.1 Constraints 6.7 Statically Indeterminate Reactions and Improper Constraints Chapter 7 Analysis of Structures 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Planar Trusses 7.3 Simple Trusses 7.4 Method of Joints 7.5 Method of Joints Using Matrix Techniques 7.6 Method of Sections 7.7 Space Trusses 7.8 Compound Trusses 7.9 Frames and Machines Chapter 8 Internal Forces in Structural Members 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Internal Forces in a Member 8.3 Types of Loading and Supports in Beams 8.4 Shear and Bending Moments in Beams 8.4.1 Relationship between the Load Distribution, the Shear Force, and the Bending Moment 8.5 Discontinuity Functions for Beam Equations 8.6 Cables 8.6.1 Cable Subjected to Concentrated Loads 8.6.2 Cables Supporting Loads Distributed Uniformly along a Horizontal Line 8.6.3 Cable Supporting Loads Distributed Uniformly along its Own Length Chapter 9 Friction 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Coulomb Friction 9.3 Wedges 9.4 Square-Threaded Screws 9.5 Belt Friction 9.5.1 V-belts 9.6 Bearings 9.7 Thrust Bearings, Collars, and Clutches 9.8 Rolling Resistance Chapter 10 Moments of Inertia 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Second Moment of an Area 10.2.1 Determination of the Second Moment of an Area by Integration 10.3 Polar Moment of Inertia 10.4 Second Moment of an Area about Centroidal Axes for Specific Areas 10.5 Parallel-Axis Theorem for the Second Moment of Area 10.6 Radius of Gyration of an Area 10.7 Second Moments of Composite Areas 10.8 Principal Second Moments of Area 10.8.1 Product Moment of an Area, or Product Moment of Inertia 10.8.2 Rotation of Axes 10.9 Mohr's Circle to Determine Principal Second Moments of Area 10.10 Eigenvalue Problem 10.11 Mass Moments of Inertia 10.11.1 Parallel-Axis Theorem Chapter 11 Virtual Work 11.1 Introduction 11.1.1 Work-By a Force or Moment 11.2 Virtual Work 11.3 Principle of Virtual Work for a System of Connected Rigid Bodies 11.4 Finite Work of a Force and Moment 11.5 Conservative Forces and Potential Energy 11.6 Potential Energy and Equilibrium 11.7 Stability of Equilibrium Appendix Solution of Systems of Linear Equations Gauss-Jordan Reduction Inverse of a Matrix Solution of Vector Equations Statics Index Dictionary Answers Index

About this edition

• Publisher: CL Engineering
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0495438111
• ISBN 13: 9780495438113
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 496