An Elementary Treatise on Statics (Paperback)

Preface; 1. Introduction. Composition and resolution of forces acting at one point; 2. Parallel forces. Moments. Couples; 3. Equilibrium of a rigid body acted on by forces in one place; 4. Friction; 5. Work. Virtual work; 6. Graphic solutions; 7. Shearing stresses. Bending moments; 8. Centre of gravity; 9. Stable and unstable equilibrium; 10. Forces in three dimensions; 11. Forces in three dimensions (continued); 12. Machines; 13. Equilibrium of strings and chains; 14. Attractions and potential; 15. Attractions and potential (continued); 16. Equilibrium of slightly elastic beams.