A Textbook of Engineering Mechanics

• 37 chapters evenly explain all major theories of the subject.
• Six New Chapters on "Pappus - Guldinus Theorem", "Product of Inertia", "Vibrations", "Rectangular and Cylindrical Coordinate System in Dynamics", "Work-Energy Method" and "Forces in Space (In Vector Form)"
• More than 1000 figures and examples aid to the concepts explained.
• More than 750 in-text exercise and chapter-end questions for practice.
• Free On the Website: 6 Chapters on "Analysis of Perfect Frames (Graphical Method)", "Equilibrium of Strings", "Balancing of Rotating Masses", "Motion of Vehicles", "Hydrostatics" and "Equilibrium of Floating Bodies".

1. Introduction, 2. Forces, 3. Moments, 4. Parallel Forces and Couples, 5. Equilibrium of Forces, 6. Centre of Gravity, 7. Moment of Inertia, 8. Principles of Friction, 9. Applications of Friction, 10. Principles of Lifting Machines, 11. Simple Lifting Machines, 12. Support Reactions, 13. Analysis of Perfect Frames (Analytical Method), 14. Virtual Work, 15. Linear Motion, 16. Motion Under Variable Acceleration, 17. Relative Velocity, 18. Projectile Motion, 19. Motion of Rotation, 20. Combined Motion of Rotation and Translation, 21. Simple Harmonic Motion, 22. Laws of Motion, 23. Motion of Connected Bodies, 24. Helical Springs and Pendulums, 25. Collision of Elastic Bodies, 26. Motion Along a Circular Path, 27. Work, Power and Energy, 28. Mass Moment of Inertia, 29. Kinetics of Motion of Rotation, 30. Transmission of Power by Belts and Ropes, 31. Transmission of Power by Gear Trains, 32. Work-Energy Method, 33. Forces in Space (In Vector Form), 34. Pappus—Guldinus Theorems, 35. Product of Inertia, 36. Rectangular and Cylindrical Coordinate System in Dyanamics, 37. Vibrations, 38. Forces in Space (In Vector Form) • Appendix • Index