Pastoll, Gregory
Basic Engineering Mechanics Explained, Volume 1: Principles and Static Forces (Basic Engineering Mechanics Explained)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780648466505
- author:
- Pastoll, Gregory
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Gregory Pastoll
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 226
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 1.4 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Education, Teaching Methods & Materials,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Basic Engineering Mechanics Explained, Volume 1 Principles and Static Forces by Gregory Pastoll provides a clear introduction to the fundamental principles of mechanics. This comprehensive guide covers essential topics in basic mechanics, including concepts, quantities, principles, and laws, as well as working with numbers in engineering. The book delves into various aspects of mechanics, such as forces, components, resultants, moments, equilibrium, free-body diagrams, centres of gravity, centroids, and forces in structures. It also explores friction between dry solid surfaces and buoyancy. With over 420 original exercises, illustrations, and practical design-and-build projects, this volume is suitable for anyone studying, teaching, or using the science of mechanics. The book's extensive content includes original worked examples, true/false questions, tutorial questions, and detailed explanations, making it an invaluable resource for those seeking to understand and apply the principles of mechanics in practical situations.