Featuring a non-calculus approach, this introduction to applied mechanics book combines a straightforward, readable foundation in underlying physics principles with a consistent method of problem solving. It presents the physics principles in small elementary steps; keeps the mathematics at a reasonable level; provides an abundance of worked examples; and features problems that are as practical as possible without becoming too involved with many extraneous details. This edition features 7% more problems, an enhanced layout and design and a logical, disciplined approach that gives readers a sound background in core statics and dynamics competencies.  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.

• Applied problems that minimize extraneous information while reinforcing applications in a logical sequence
• Clean diagrams in an open space format, allowing for easy reading
• 175 worked examples and 960 graded application problems of varying complexity

I. STATICS

1.      Introduction

2.      Forces, Vectors, and Resultants

3.      Moments and Couples

4.      Equilibrium

5.      Structures and Members

6.      Three-Dimensional Equilibrium

7.      Friction

8.      Centroids and Center of Gravity

9.      Moment of Inertia

II. DYNAMICS

10.  Kinematics: Rectilinear Motion

11.  Kinematics: Angular Motion

12.  Plane Motion

13.  Kinetics

14.  Work, Energy, and Power

15.  Impulse and Momentum

Answers to Problems

Index