Vector mechanics for engineers : statics /
Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston and David F. Mazurek.
- Eleventh edition.
- New York, NY : McGraw Hill Education, c2016
- xix, 613 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Includes index.
Statics of particles -- Rigid bodies: equivalent systems of forces -- Equilibrium of rigid bodies -- Distributed forces: centroids and Centers of gravity -- Analysis of structures -- Forces in beams and cables -- Friction -- Distributed forces: moments of inertia -- Method of virtual work.
Helps develop a student's ability first to analyze problems in a simple and logical manner, and then to apply basic principles to their solutions. This edition provides conceptually accurate and thorough coverage together with a significant refreshment of the exercise sets and online delivery of homework problems to your students.