An Elementary Treatise on Statics

Originally published in 1917, this textbook presents a detailed and contained introduction to statics.

S. L. Loney (Author)

9781316603819, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 15 April 2016

402 pages
20.3 x 13.3 x 2.3 cm, 0.46 kg

Originally published in 1917, as the second edition of a 1912 original, this textbook presents a detailed and contained introduction on statics written by renowned professor and author S. L. Loney (1860–1939). Primarily aimed at undergraduate students of science, engineering and mathematics, this book considers statics from the very beginning and assumes only elementary prior knowledge of the ordinary processes of the differential and integral calculus and in some articles the notions of solid geometry. Multiple examples are presented throughout and are intended to be useful for students of varying capacity. Chapter titles include, 'Centre of gravity', 'Stable and unstable equilibrium' and 'Thin spherical shells and solid sphere'. Multiple diagrams are included for reference. This accessible book provides an ideal and inspiring introduction to statics and will be of great value to specialists in the field as well as to anyone with an interest in the history of education.

Preface
1. Introduction. Composition and resolution of forces acting at one point
2. Parallel forces. Moments. Couples
3. Equilibrium of a rigid body acted on by forces in one place
4. Friction
5. Work. Virtual work
6. Graphic solutions
7. Shearing stresses. Bending moments
8. Centre of gravity
9. Stable and unstable equilibrium
10. Forces in three dimensions
11. Forces in three dimensions (continued)
12. Machines
13. Equilibrium of strings and chains
14. Attractions and potential
15. Attractions and potential (continued)
16. Equilibrium of slightly elastic beams.

Subject Areas: Physics [PH]