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<p>Introduction 1</p> <p><b>Part I: Setting the Stage for Statics 7</b></p> <p>Chapter 1: Using Statics to Describe the World around You 9</p> <p>Chapter 2: A Quick Mathematics Refresher 17</p> <p>Chapter 3: Working with Unit Systems and Constants 31</p> <p><b>Part II: Your Statics Foundation: Vector Basics 39</b></p> <p>Chapter 4: Viewing the World through Vectors 41</p> <p>Chapter 5: Using Vectors to Better Defi ne Direction 51</p> <p>Chapter 6: Vector Mathematics and Identities 69</p> <p>Chapter 7: Turning Multiple Vectors into a Single Vector Resultant 79</p> <p>Chapter 8: Breaking Down a Vector into Components 95</p> <p><b>Part III: Forces and Moments as Vectors 107</b></p> <p>Chapter 9: Applying Concentrated Forces and External Point Loads 109</p> <p>Chapter 10: Spreading It Out: Understanding Distributed Loads 123</p> <p>Chapter 11: Finding the Centers of Objects and Regions 135</p> <p>Chapter 12: Special Occasions in the Life of a Force Vector: Moments and Couples 149</p> <p><b>Part IV: A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words (Or At Least a Few Equations): Free-Body Diagrams 167</b></p> <p>Chapter 13: Anatomy of a Free-Body Diagram 169</p> <p>Chapter 14: The F.B.D.: Knowing What to Draw and How to Draw It 185</p> <p>Chapter 15: Simplifying a Free-Body Diagram 199</p> <p><b>Part V: A Question of Balance: Equilibrium 207</b></p> <p>Chapter 16: Mr. Newton Has Entered the Building: The Basics of Equilibrium 209</p> <p>Chapter 17: Taking a Closer Look at Two-Dimensional Equilibrium: Scalar Methods 219</p> <p>Chapter 18: Getting Better Acquainted with Three-Dimensional Equilibrium: Vector Methods 229</p> <p><b>Part VI: Statics in Action 241</b></p> <p>Chapter 19: Working with Trusses 243</p> <p>Chapter 20: Analyzing Beams and Bending Members 259</p> <p>Chapter 21: Working with Frames and Machines 279</p> <p>Chapter 22: A Different Kind of Axial System: Cable Systems 293</p> <p>Chapter 23: Those Darn Dam Problems: Submerged Surfaces 309</p> <p>Chapter 24: Incorporating Friction into Your Applications 321</p> <p><b>Part VII: The Part of Tens 339</b></p> <p>Chapter 25: Ten Steps to Solving Any Statics Problem 341</p> <p>Chapter 26: Ten Tips for Surviving a Statics Exam 347</p> <p>Index 353</p>

<b>James H. Allen III</b>, PE, PhD, is a registered professional engineer who teaches courses in the areas of statics, mechanics, structural engineering, and steel design.

<b>The fast and easy way to ace your statics course</b> <p>Does the study of statics stress you out? Thanks to this book, you can find balance in the study of this often-intimidating subject. You'll get a thorough introduction to this foundational branch of engineering and easy-to-follow coverage of the topics you need to ace even the most challenging university-level course.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Refresh yourself — get a refresher course on the mathematics you'll encounter in statics, from basic algebra and exponents to calculus, trigonometry, and geometry</p> </li> <li> <p>Find your vector — discover the basic principles of vectors, learn how to depict them graphically, and use vectors to describe direction from one point to another</p> </li> <li> <p>May the force be with you — learn how you can use vectors to describe forces and movements</p> </li> <li> <p>Go back to the drawing board — get the lowdown on free-body diagrams, from how to draw them to how to use them to analyze problems</p> </li> <li> <p>Search for stability — understand the two fundamental types of equilibrium and get an introduction to Newton's basic theorems and the techniques used to solve equilibrium problems</p> </li> <li> <p>Put your statics knowledge to work — study real-world systems, from trusses, frames, and machines to submerged surfaces and beyond</p> </li> </ul> <p>Open the book and find:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Key concepts in statics</p> </li> <li> <p>Units of measure and constants used in statics</p> </li> <li> <p>Basic properties of vectors</p> </li> <li> <p>Clear explanations of how forces affect objects</p> </li> <li> <p>The difference between internal and external forces</p> </li> <li> <p>How to draw and simplify free-body diagrams</p> </li> <li> <p>Newton's laws of equilibrium</p> </li> <li> <p>Important things to remember when solving a statics problem</p> </li> </ul> <p>Learn to:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Grasp the study of statics for success in the classroom</p> </li> <li> <p>Apply complex concepts such as vectors, internal and external forces, and free-body diagrams</p> </li> <li> <p>Solve problems in every aspect of statics</p> </li> </ul>

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