Statics and strength of materials

Known for its wide range of topics and problems,Statics & Strength of Materials, Sixth Editiondiscusses statics and strength of materials using a clear, straightforward style. Offering a flexible approach, it does not require calculus, but includes calculus sections. Nearly 1,000 problems and 200 worked examples are provided to address a variety of users;Application Sidebarsshow the direct connection between theory and practice. This new edition includes more information on engineered wood products, procedures for material testing, and updated tables, examples and problems.Wide range of material - Includes very basic material to more advanced concepts and methods. Introduces both the international system of units (SI) and the US customary system of units and applies them equally in the problems and examples. More than 200 worked examples - Use cases that are relevant and realistic and illustrate the principles involved. Provides a model for solving similar problems. Can serve as a reference for materials testing, machine design, and structural design.

Application Sidebars	p. xiii
List of Symbols	p. xiv
Chapter 1 Basic Concepts	p. 1
1.1 Introduction	p. 1
1.2 Fundamental Quantities: Units	p. 2
1.3 SI Style and Usage	p. 3
1.4 Conversion of Units	p. 4
1.5 Numerical Computations	p. 5
1.6 Trigonometric Functions	p. 8
1.7 Trigonometric Formulas	p. 17
1.8 Linear Equations and Determinants	p. 24
Chapter 2 Resultant of Concurrent Forces in a Plane	p. 41
2.1 Introduction	p. 41
2.2 Graphical Representation of Forces: Vectors	p. 42
2.3 Resultant of Two Concurrent Forces: Vectors	p. 42
2.4 Resultant of Three or More Concurrent Forces	p. 49
2.5 Components of a Force Vector	p. 52
2.6 Resultant of Concurrent Forces by Rectangular Components	p. 57
2.7 Difference of Two Forces: Vector Differences	p. 62
Chapter 3 Equilibrium of Concurrent Forces in a Plane	p. 66
3.1 Conditions for Equilibrium	p. 66
3.2 Action and Reaction	p. 67
3.3 Space Diagram, Free-Body Diagram	p. 68
3.4 Construction of a Free-Body Diagram	p. 68
3.5 Three Concurrent Forces in Equilibrium	p. 77
3.6 Four or More Forces in Equilibrium	p. 85
3.7 Equilibrium by Rectangular Component Method	p. 87
Chapter 4 Resultant of Nonconcurrent Forces in a Plane	p. 96
4.1 Introduction	p. 96
4.2 Transmissibility	p. 97
4.3 Moment of a Force	p. 97
4.4 Theorem of Moments	p. 100
4.5 Resultant of Parallel Forces	p. 107
4.6 Resultant of Nonparallel Forces	p. 110
4.7 Moment of a Couple	p. 114
4.8 Resolution of a Force into a Force and Couple	p. 116
4.9 Resultant of Distributed Loading	p. 120
Chapter 5 Equilibrium of a Rigid Body	p. 124
5.1 Introduction	p. 124
5.2 Support Conditions for Bodies in a Plane	p. 125
5.3 Construction of Free-Body Diagrams	p. 127
5.4 Equations for Equilibrium of a Rigid Body	p. 130
5.5 Equilibrium of a Two-Force Body	p. 145
5.6 Equilibrium of a Three-Force Body	p. 145
5.7 Statical Determinacy and Constraint of a Rigid Body	p. 149
Chapter 6 Force Analysis of Structures and Machines	p. 154
6.1 Introduction	p. 154
6.2 Simple Plane Trusses	p. 155
6.3 Members Under Special Loading	p. 160
6.4 Method of Joints	p. 160
6.5 Graphical Method of Joints	p. 175
6.6 Method of Sections	p. 175
6.7 Frames and Machines	p. 182
Chapter 7 Forces in Space	p. 201
7.1 Introduction	p. 201
7.2 Components of a Force in Space	p. 202
7.3 Resultant of Concurrent Forces in Space	p. 205
7.4 Equilibrium of a Concurrent Force System in Space	p. 209
7.5 Moment of a Force About an Axis	p. 218
7.6 Resultant of Parallel Forces in Space	p. 219
7.7 Support Conditions for Bodies in Space	p. 221
7.8 Equilibrium of a Rigid Body in Space	p. 223
Chapter 8 Friction	p. 234
8.1 Introduction	p. 234
8.2 Dry or Coulomb Friction	p. 235
8.3 Angle of Friction	p. 238
8.4 Wedges	p. 245
8.5 Square-Threaded Screws: Screw Jacks	p. 246
8.6 Axle Friction: Journal Bearings	p. 251
8.7 Special Applications	p. 254
8.8 Rolling Resistance	p. 258
Chapter 9 Center of Gravity, Centroids, and Moments of Inertia of Areas	p. 263
9.1 Introduction	p. 263
9.2 Center of Gravity	p. 264
9.3 Centroid of a Plane Area	p. 265
9.4 Centroids by Inspection	p. 268
9.5 Centroids of Composite Areas	p. 269
9.6 Centroids of Structural Cross Sections	p. 274
9.7 Moment of Inertia of a Plane Area	p. 286
9.8 Parallel-Axis Theorem	p. 290
9.9 Moment of Inertia of Composite Areas	p. 291
9.10 Polar Moment of Inertia	p. 307
9.11 Radius of Gyration	p. 308
9.12 Determination of Centroids by Integration	p. 309
9.13 Determination of Moments of Inertia by Integration	p. 314
Chapter 10 Internal Reactions: Stress for Axial Loads	p. 319
10.1 Introduction	p. 319
10.2 Internal Reactions	p. 323
10.3 Stress	p. 329
10.4 Stress in an Axially Loaded Member	p. 331
10.5 Average Shear Stress	p. 336
10.6 Bearing Stress	p. 337
10.7 Problems Involving Normal, Shear, and Bearing Stress	p. 343
10.8 Allowable Stress, Factor of Safety	p. 351
10.9 Further Analysis of Axial Loads: Stresses on Oblique Sections	p. 358
Chapter 11 Strain for Axial Loads: Hooke's Law	p. 364
11.1 Axial Strain	p. 365
11.2 Tension Test and Stress-Strain Diagram	p. 366
11.3 Hooke's Law	p. 372
11.4 Axially Loaded Members	p. 376
11.5 Statically Indeterminate Axially Loaded Members	p. 381
11.6 Poisson's Ratio	p. 388
11.7 Thermal Deformation: Thermally Induced Stress	p. 389
11.8 Additional Mechanical Properties of Materials	p. 393
11.9 Strain and Stress Distributions: Saint-Venant's Principle	p. 396
11.10 Stress Concentrations	p. 398
11.11 Repeated Loading, Fatigue	p. 402
Chapter 12 Shear Stresses and Strains: Torsion	p. 405
12.1 Introduction	p. 405
12.2 Shearing Stress on Planes at Right Angles	p. 406
12.3 Shearing Strains	p. 406
12.4 Hooke's Law for Shear	p. 407
12.5 Torsion of a Circular Shaft	p. 408
12.6 Further Comments on the Torsion of a Circular Shaft	p. 412
12.7 Problems Involving Deformation and Stress in a Circular Shaft	p. 414
12.8 Torsion Test	p. 419
12.9 Power Transmission	p. 420
12.10 Flange Couplings	p. 427
Chapter 13 Shear Forces and Bending Moments in Beams	p. 435
13.1 Introduction	p. 435
13.2 Types of Beams	p. 436
13.3 Beam Reactions	p. 437
13.4 Shear Forces and Bending Moments in Beams	p. 439
13.5 Shear-Force and Bending-Moment Diagrams	p. 449
13.6 Relations Among Loads, Shear Forces, and Bending Moments	p. 453
Chapter 14 Bending and Shearing Stresses in Beams	p. 469
14.1 Introduction	p. 469
14.2 Pure Bending of a Symmetric Beam	p. 470
14.3 Deformation Geometry for a Symmetric Beam in Pure Bending	p. 472
14.4 Hooke's Law: Distribution of Bending Stress	p. 473
14.5 Bending Stress Formula: Flexure Formula	p. 474
14.6 Elastic Section Modulus	p. 476
14.7 Problems Involving the Bending Stress Formula	p. 476
14.8 Shearing Stress in Beams	p. 489
14.9 Horizontal Shearing Stress Formula	p. 490
14.10 Shear Flow Formula	p. 503
14.11 Design of Beams for Strength	p. 508
14.12 Residential Design Using Tabulated Values	p. 524
Chapter 15 DEflection of Beams Due to Bending	p. 550
15.1 Introduction	p. 550
15.2 Bending-Moment Diagram by Parts	p. 551
15.3 Moment-Area Method	p. 560
15.4 Deflection of a Cantilever Beam by the Moment-Area Method	p. 565
15.5 Deflection of the Simply Supported Beam by the Moment-Area Method	p. 572
15.6 Superposition Method	p. 580
15.7 Beam Deflections Using Computer Software	p. 589
15.8 Statically Indeterminate Beams by the Superposition Method	p. 597
15.9 Deflection of Beams by Integration	p. 604
15.10 Singularity Functions	p. 613
Chapter 16 Combined Stresses and Mohr's Circle	p. 625
16.1 Introduction	p. 625
16.2 Axial Forces and Bending Moments	p. 626
16.3 Unsymmetric Bending	p. 638
16.4 Eccentrically Loaded Members	p. 642
16.5 Plane Stress	p. 645
16.6 Stress Components on an Oblique Plane	p. 645
16.7 Mohr's Circle for Plane Stress	p. 647
16.8 Principal Stresses	p. 651
16.9 Maximum Shear Stress	p. 653
16.10 Axial Stress	p. 655
16.11 Biaxial Stress: Thin-Walled Pressure Vessel	p. 657
16.12 Pure Shear	p. 662
16.13 Combined Stress Problems	p. 663
Chapter 17 Columns	p. 670
17.1 Introduction	p. 670
17.2 Euler Column Formula	p. 672
17.3 Effective Length of Columns	p. 674
17.4 Further Comments on the Euler Column Formula	p. 675
17.5 Tangent Modulus Theory	p. 679
17.6 Empirical Column Formulas: Design Formulas	p. 680
Chapter 18 Bolted, Riveted, and Welded Structural Connections	p. 690
18.1 Introduction	p. 690
18.2 Rivets and Bolts	p. 691
18.3 Methods of Failure for Bolted Joints	p. 691
18.4 Axially Loaded Bolted and Riveted Connections	p. 694
18.5 Shear Connections for Building Frames	p. 700
18.6 Welds	p. 704
18.7 Axially Loaded Welds	p. 707
Appendix	p. 713
Answers to Even-Numbered Problems	p. 751
Index	p. 761

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