Babu, Jagat

Engineering Mechanics - New Delhi Pearson Education 2012 - 934

With a clear writing style, comprehensive coverage and a variety of solved problems, this book is a complete guide to students of engineering mechanics. The book uses both the scalar and vector approaches in explaining core concepts, which are preceded by a practical example. A large number of worked-out examples as well as numerous review questions and practice problems at the end of every chapter aid in the understanding and retention.

Preface
Introduction to Mechanics
Force, Resultant, Resolution
Basics of Vector Algebra
Resultants of any Force Systems
Equilibrium of Bodies (Scalar and Vector Methods)
Virtual Work
Friction
Structural Mechanics: Trusses
Forces and Moments in Beams
Flexible Cables
Properties of Surfaces
Kinematics of Particles
Relative Velocity
Kinematics of Rigid Bodies
Kinetics of Particles
Mass Moment of Inertia
Kinetics of Rigid Bodies: Newton’s Law
Alternative Approach to Dynamics
Methods of Momentum
Impact and Moment of Momentum
Kinetics of Rigid Bodies: Work–Energy Approach
Simple Harmonic Motion and Mechanical Vibrations
Simple Machines and Concept of Stresses

Salient Features
Comprehensive examination of the topic on energy
A separate chapter on vector algebra
A separate chapter on vibrations
Numerous application based problems

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