Engineering Mechanics Statics – Andrew Pytel, Jaan Kiusalaas – 4th Edition

Chapter1: Introduction to Statics
1.1: Introduction
1.2: Newtonian Mechanics
1.3: Fundamental Properties of Vectors
1.4: Representation of Vectors Using Rectangular Components
1.5: Vector Multiplication

Chapter2: Basic Operations with Force Systems
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Equivalence of Vectors
2.3: Force
2.4: Reduction of Concurrent Force Systems
2.5: Moment of a Force about a Point
2.6: Moment of a Force about an Axis
2.7: Couples
2.8: Changing the Line of Action of a Force

Chapter3: Resultants of Force Systems
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Reduction of a Force System to a Force and a Couple
3.3: Definition of Resultant
3.4: Resultants of Coplanar Force Systems
3.5: Resultants of Three-Dimensional Systems
3.6: Introduction to Distributed Normal Loads

Chapter4: Coplanar Equilibrium Analysis
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Definition of Equilibrium
Part A: Analysis of Single Bodies
4.3: Free-Body Diagram of a Body
4.4: Coplanar Equilibrium Equations
4.5: Writing and Solving Equilibrium Equations
4.6: Equilibrium Analysis for Single-Body Problems
Part B: Analysis of Composite Bodies
4.7: Free-Body Diagrams Involving Internal Reactions
4.8: Equilibrium Analysis of Composite Bodies
4.9: Special Cases: Two-Force and Three-Force Bodies
Part C: Analysis of Plane Trusses
4.10: Description of a Truss
4.11: Method of Joints
4.12: Method of Sections

Chapter5: Three-Dimensional Equilibrium
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Definition of Equilibrium
5.3: Free-Body Diagrams
5.4: Independent Equilibrium Equations
5.5: Improper Constraints
5.6: Writing and Solving Equilibrium Equations
5.7: Equilibrium Analysis

Chapter6: Beams and Cables
6.1: Introduction
Part A: Beams
6.2: Internal Force Systems
6.3: Analysis of Internal Forces
6.4: Area Method for Drawing V- and M-Diagrams
Part B: Cables
6.5: Cables under Distributed Loads
6.6: Cables under Concentrated Loads

Chapter7: Dry Friction
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Coulomb’s Theory of Dry Friction
7.3: Problem Classification and Analysis
7.4: Impending Tipping
7.5: Angle of Friction; Wedges and Screws
7.6: Ropes and Flat Belts
7.7: Disk Friction
7.8: Rolling Resistance

Chapter8: Centroids and Distributed Loads
8.1: Introduction
8.2: Centroids of Plane Areas and Curves
8.3: Centroids of Curved Surfaces, Volumes, and Space Curves
8.4: Theorems of Pappus-Guldinus
8.5: Center of Gravity and Center of Mass
8.6: Distributed Normal Loads

Chapter9: Moments and Products of Inertia of Areas
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Moments of Inertia of Areas and Polar Moments of Inertia
9.3: Products of Inertia of Areas
9.4: Transformation Equations and Principal Moments of Inertia of Areas
9.5: Mohr’s Circle for Moments and Products of Inertia

Chapter10: Virtual Work and Potential Energy
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Virtual Displacements
10.3: Virtual Work
10.4: Method of Virtual Work
10.5: Instant Center of Rotation
10.6: Equilibrium and Stability of Conservative Systems

Appendix A: Numerical Integration
Appendix B: Finding Roots of Functions
Appendix C: Densities of Common Materials
Answers to Even-Numbered Problems
Index