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An accurate, carefully written text on introductory mechanics for beginning engineering students, practicing engineers, and teachers. Important text emphasizes use of vectors and carefully explains vector analysis. Other topics: analysis of statically determinate states of equilibrium, equilibrium under distributed forces and frictional effects in statics. Examples and exercises at end of each chapter.
SYNOPSIS
Originally published in 1964, this book follows the standard syllabus for an undergraduate course in engineering mechanics, except that principles are fully explained before moving on to applications. Chapters cover vector algebra and allied geometrical concepts, principles of statics, analyses of statistically determinate states of equilibrium, equilibrium under distributed forces, frictional effects in statics, and centers of mass. Goodman and Warner teach mechanics at the University of Minnesota. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)