A Text Book Of Applied Mechanics Statics & Dynamics

This edition differs from the previous editions in several respects. While in the previous editions almost all the examples were in M.K.S. system, in this edition, most of the examples are in S.l. units (the abbreviation, for systeme International d Unites). In the twelfth and thirteenth editions, chapter 26 dealt with S.l. units, their meaning and examples based on them. Since this new edition contains majority of examples in S.l. units, the necessity for a separate chapter disappeared, and so the contents of chapter 26 have been completely changed. The S.l. system has been explained elaborately in chapter 1.

1. Statics of a Particle

2. Moment of a Force and Parallel Forces

3. Couples

4. General Conditions of Equilibrium

5. Stresses in Trusses (Analytical Methods)

6. Graphical Methods

7. Frames

8. Cables

9. Centroid, Centre of Gravity, Stability of Equilibrium, Moment of Inertia

10. Friction

11. Work, Virtual Work, Power

12. Transmission of Motion and Power ; Belt and Rope Drives ; Spur Gearing

13. Lifting Machines

14. Equations and laws of motion

15. Variable acceleration

16. Motion of Connected Weights

17. Change of Velocity, Relative Velocity

18. Instantaneous Centre

19. Impulse, Energy

20. Projectiles

21. Collision of Elastic Bodies

22. Motion in a Circle

23. Simple Harmonic Motion

24. D' Alembert's Principle

25. Hydrostatics

26. Objective and other types of Examples