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This concise and authoritative book emphasizes basic principles and problem formulation. It illustrates both the cohesiveness of the relatively few fundamental ideas in this area and the great variety of problems these ideas solve. All of the problems address principles and procedures inherent in the design and analysis of engineering structures and mechanical systems, with many of the problems referring explicitly to design considerations.
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Originally published 50 years ago, this textbook is for a sophomore course in the mechanics that govern the equilibrium of bodies under the action of forces. Individual chapters cover two- and three-dimensional force systems, trusses under concentrated loads, distributed forces, friction, and work. The fifth edition has been modernized with new problems and a more accessible presentation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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