Statics and Dynamics with Background Mathematics

This book uniquely covers both Statics and Dynamics with a revision section on background mathematics.

A. P. Roberts (Author)

9780521817660, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 22 May 2003

384 pages, 482 b/w illus.
24.4 x 17 x 2.2 cm, 0.81 kg

This book uniquely covers both Statics and Dynamics together with a section on background mathematics, providing the student with everything needed to complete typical first year undergraduate courses in these areas. Students often find Statics and Dynamics difficult subjects, since the skills needed to visualize problems and handle the mathematics can be tricky to master. Roberts' friendly approach makes life easier for both student and tutor, tackling concepts from first principles with many examples, exercises and helpful diagrams. The inclusion of a revision section on introductory mathematics is a huge bonus, allowing students to catch up on the pre-requisite mathematics needed to work through both courses.

Preface
Part I. Statics: 1. Forces
2. Moments
3. Centre of gravity
4. Distributed forces
5. Trusses
6. Beams
7. Friction
8. Non-coplanar forces and couples
9. Virtual work
Part II. Dynamics: 10. Kinematics of a point
11. Kinetics of a particle
12. Plane motion of a rigid body
13. Impulse and momentum
14. Work, power and energy
Part III. Problems: 15. Statics
16. Dynamics
Part IV. Background Mathematics: 17. Algebra
18. Trigonometry
19. Calculus
20. Co-ordinate geometry
21. Vector algebra
22. Two more topics.

Subject Areas: Aerospace & aviation technology [TRP], Civil engineering, surveying & building [TN], Mechanical engineering [TGB], Engineering: general [TBC]