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For Statics Courses. A Proven Approach to Conceptual Understanding and Problem-solving Skills Engineering Mechanics: Statics excels in providing a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of engineering mechanics. Engineering Mechanics empowers students to succeed by drawing upon Prof. Hibbeler's everyday classroom experience and his knowledge of how students learn. This text is shaped by the comments and suggestions of hundreds of reviewers in the teaching profession, as well as many of the author's students. The Fourteenth Edition includes new Preliminary Problems, which are intended to help students develop conceptual understanding and build problem-solving skills. The text features a large variety of problems from a broad range of engineering disciplines, stressing practical, realistic situations encountered in professional practice, and having varying levels of difficulty. MasteringEngineering is not included. Students, if MasteringEngineering is a recommended/mandatory component of the course, please ask your instructor for the correct ISBN and course ID. MasteringEngineering is not a self-paced technology and should only be purchased when required by an instructor. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. MasteringEngineering is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment product designed to personalize learning and improve results. With a wide range of interactive, engaging, and assignable activities, students are encouraged to actively learn and retain tough course concepts. (cover) 1 Engineering Mechanics Statics 2 Copyright 3 Dedication 4 Preface 6 Contents 20 Credits 26 Chapter 1. General Principles 29 Chapter Objectives 30 1.1 Mechanics 30 1.2 Fundamental Concepts 31 1.3 The International System of Units 34 1.4 Numerical Calculations 37 1.5 General Procedure for Analysis 39 Chapter 2. Force Vectors 43 Chapter Objectives 44 2.1 Scalars and Vectors 44 2.2 Vector Operations 45 2.3 Vector Addition of Forces 47 2.4 Addition of a System of Coplanar Forces 60 2.5 Cartesian Vectors 71 2.6 Addition of Cartesian Vectors 74 2.7 Position Vectors 83 2.8 Force Vector Directed Along a Line 86 2.9 Dot Product 96 Chapter 3. Equilibrium of a Particle 113 Chapter Objectives 114 3.1 Condition for the Equilibrium of a Particle 114 3.2 The Free-Body Diagram 115 3.3 Coplanar Force Systems 118 3.4 Three-Dimensional Force Systems 133 Chapter 4. Force System Resultants 147 Chapter Objectives 148 4.1 Moment of a ForceScalar Formulation 148 4.2 Cross Product 152 4.3 Moment of a ForceVector Formulation 155 4.4 Principle of Moments 159 4.5 Moment of a Force about a Specified Axis 172 4.6 Moment of a Couple 181 4.7 Simplification of a Force and Couple System 193 4.8 Further Simplification of a Force and Couple System 204 4.9 Reduction of a Simple Distributed Loading 217 Chapter 5. Equilibrium of a Rigid Body 233 Chapter Objectives 234 5.1 Conditions for Rigid-Body Equilibrium 234 5.2 Free-Body Diagrams 236 5.3 Equations of Equilibrium 247 5.4 Two-and Three-Force Members 257 5.5 Free-Body Diagrams 272 5.6 Equations of Equilibrium 277 5.7 Constraints and Statical Determinacy 278 Chapter 6. Structural Analysis 299 Chapter Objectives 300 6.1 Simple Trusses 300 6.2 The Method of Joints 303 6.3 Zero-Force Members 309 6.4 The Method of Sections 318 6.5 Space Trusses 328 6.6 Frames and Machines 332 Chapter 7. Internal Forces 369 Chapter Objectives 370 7.1 Internal Loadings Developed in Structural Members 370 7.2 Shear and Moment Equations and Diagrams 388 7.3 Relations between Distributed Load, Shear, and Moment 397 7.4 Cables 408 Chapter 8. Friction 427 Chapter Objectives 428 8.1 Characteristics of Dry Friction 428 8.2 Problems Involving Dry Friction 433 8.3 Wedges 457 8.4 Frictional Forces on Screws 459 8.5 Frictional Forces on Flat Belts 466 8.6 Frictional Forces on Collar Bearings, Pivot Bearings, and Disks 474 8.7 Frictional Forces on Journal Bearings 477 8.8 Rolling Resistance 479 Chapter 9. Center of Gravity and Centroid 491 Chapter Objectives 492 9.1 Center of Gravity, Center of Mass, and the Centroid of a Body 492 9.2 Composite Bodies 515 9.3 Theorems of Pappus and Guldinus 529 9.4 Resultant of a General Distributed Loading 538 9.5 Fluid Pressure 539 Chapter 10. Moments of Inertia 555 Chapter Objectives 556 10.1 Definition of Moments of Inertia for Areas 556 10.2 Parallel-Axis Theorem for an Area 557 10.3 Radius of Gyration of an Area 558 10.4 Moments of Inertia for Composite Areas 567 10.5 Product of Inertia for an Area 575 10.6 Moments of Inertia for an Area about Inclined Axes 579 10.7 Mohr's Circle for Moments of Inertia 582 10.8 Mass Moment of Inertia 590 Chapter 11. Virtual Work 607 Chapter Objectives 608 11.1 Definition of Work 608 11.2 Principle of Virtual Work 610 11.3 Principle of Virtual Work for a System of Connected Rigid Bodies 612 11.4 Conservative Forces 624 11.5 Potential Energy 625 11.6 Potential-Energy Criterion for Equilibrium 627 11.7 Stability of Equilibrium Configuration 628 Appendix A: Mathematical Review and Expressions 643 Fundamental Problems Partial Solutions and Answers 647 Preliminary Problems Statics Solutions 665 Review Problem Solutions 675 Answers to Selected Problems 686 Index 702 End Paper: Geometric Properties of Line and Area Elements 712 Center of Gravity and Mass Moment of Inertia of Homogeneous Solids 713 Fundamental Equations of Statics 714 SI Prefixes 715 Conversion Factors (FPS) to (SI) 715 Conversion Factors (FPS) 715 NOTE : You are purchasing a standalone product; MasteringEngineering does not come packaged with this content. 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This text is shaped by the comments and suggestions of hundreds of reviewers in the teaching profession, as well as many of the author's students. The 14th Edition includes new Preliminary Problems, which are intended to help students develop conceptual understanding and build problem-solving skills. The text features a large variety of problems from a broad range of engineering disciplines, stressing practical, realistic situations encountered in professional practice, and having varying levels of difficulty. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed. Engineering Mechanics: Statics excels in providing a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of engineering mechanics. Engineering Mechanics empowers students to succeed by drawing upon Prof. Hibbeler's everyday classroom experience and his knowledge of how students learn. This text is shaped by the comments and suggestions of hundreds of reviewers in the teaching profession, as well as many of the author's students. The 14th Edition includes new Preliminary Problems, which are intended to help students develop conceptual understanding and build problem-solving skills. The text features a large variety of problems from a broad range of engineering disciplines, stressing practical, realistic situations encountered in professional practice, and having varying levels of difficulty. A proven approach to conceptual understanding and problem-solving skillsEngineering Mechanics: Statics excels in providing a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of engineering mechanics. Engineering Mechanics empowers students to succeed by drawing upon Prof. Hibbeler’s everyday classroom experience and his knowledge of how students learn. The text is shaped by the comments and suggestions of hundreds of reviewers in the teaching profession, as well as many of the author’s students. The 14th Edition features Preliminary Problems to help students develop conceptual understanding and build problem-solving skills. The text also provides a large variety of problems with varying levels of difficulty that cover a broad range of engineering disciplines and stress practical, realistic situations encountered in professional practice. 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