Applied mechanics for engineering technology

By Keith M. Walker

Book Overview

This introduction to applied mechanics combines a straightforward, readable foundation in underlying physics principles with a consistent method of problem solving that strips a problem to essentials and solves it in a logical, organized manner. It presents the physics principles in small elementary steps; keeps the mathematics at a reasonable level (algebra, trigonometry and geometry are used); provides an abundance of worked examples; and features problems that are as practical as possible without becoming too involved with many extraneous details. The volume addresses forces, vectors, and resultants, moments and couples, equilibrium, structures and members, three-dimensional equilibrium, friction, centroids and center of gravity, moment of inertia, kinematics, kinetics, work, energy, and power and impulse and momentum. For those interested in an introduction to applied mechanics.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0835901556
• ISBN13: 9780835901550
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
• Length: 532 Pages
• Weight: 2.34 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Easy to understand, good examples & HW problems

This text explains basic elements of applied mechanics and then gives good detailed examples. There are plenty of good homework problems at the end of each chapter. Some of them are harder than others, but enough information is given in each chapter to solve them. It is very easy to read and a good first book on applied mechanics.

easy to understand

it is very wise of you to show me a step by step guide.