Statics For Dummies
The fast and easy way to ace your statics courseDoes 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.Refresh yourself — get a refresher course on the mathematics you'll encounter in statics, from basic algebra and exponents to calculus, trigonometry, and geometryFind your vector — discover the basic principles of vectors, learn how to depict them graphically, and use vectors to describe direction from one point to anotherMay the force be with you — learn how you can use vectors to describe forces and movementsGo back to the drawing board — get the lowdown on free-body diagrams, from how to draw them to how to use them to analyze problemsSearch 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 problemsPut your statics knowledge to work — study real-world systems, from trusses, frames, and machines to submerged surfaces and beyondOpen the book and find:Key concepts in staticsUnits of measure and constants used in staticsBasic properties of vectorsClear explanations of how forces affect objectsThe difference between internal and external forcesHow to draw and simplify free-body diagramsNewton's laws of equilibriumImportant things to remember when solving a statics problemLearn to:Grasp the study of statics for success in the classroomApply complex concepts such as vectors, internal and external forces, and free-body diagramsSolve problems in every aspect of statics