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Cengage Discovering Computers 2008 2007 Edition by Gary B. Shelly, Thomas J. Cashman
"Discovering Computers 2008" delivers students an unparalleled learning experience by offering the most current and comprehensive information on computers and technology. Table of contents :- TO THE INSTRUCTOR / TO THE STUDENT 1. REVIEW OF CONCEPTS IN MECHANICS Brief History of Mechanics / Newtonian Mechanics, Engineering Mechanics / Units of Measure and Physical Dimensions / Numerical Computations in Engineering / Suggestions for Problem Solving / Problems 2. FORCES AND OTHER VECTOR QUANTITIES Characteristics of Forces / Newton's Third Law / Force Resultants and Force Components / Vectors and Vector Quantities / Rectangular Components of a Vector / Unit Vectors / Problems 3. EQUILIBRIUM OF A PARTICLE Concept of Particle Equilibrium / Free-Body Diagrams / Types of Forces / Concept of a Rigid Body / Equilibrium of a Two-Force Member / Transmissibility of Forces That Act on a Rigid Body / Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Subjected to Concurrent Forces / Problems 4. TWO-DIMENSIONAL FORCES, COUPLES, AND RIGID-BODY EQUILIBRIUM Moment of Coplanar Forces with Respect to an Axis / Resultant of Coplanar Forces That Act on a Rigid Body / Parallel Coplanar Forces and Couples / Moment of a Couple / Lateral Displacement of Forces / Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Subjected to Coplanar Forces / Alternative Formulations of Equilibrium for Coplanar Forces / General Theory of Parallel Forces / Problems 5. THREE-DIMENSIONAL FORCES, COUPLES, AND RIGID-BODY EQUILIBRIUM Vector Algebra / Moment of a Force about a Point / Moment of Force about an Axis / Vector Representation of Couples / Representation of a Couple as a Vector Product /Composition of Forces That Act on a Rigid Body / Resultant Axis and the Wrench / The Fundamental Principle of Equilibrium of a Rigid Body / Problems 6. TRUSSES The Truss-A System of Two-Force Members / Stability and Statical Determinacy / Methods of Truss Analysis / The Method of Joints / The Method of Sections / Compound and Complex Trusses / Space Trusses / Problems 7. SIMPLE STRUCTURES AND MACHINES The Lever / The Pulley / Simple Plane Frames / Mechanisms / Parabolic Cables and the Suspension Bridge / The Catenary-A Freely Hanging Cable / Problems 8. CENTER OF GRAVITY, CENTROIDS, AND DISTRIBUTED FORCES Gravity Axis of a Body / Center of Gravity in Cartesian Coordinates / Center of Gravity by Integration / Centroids of Plane Areas and Lines / Composite Bodies / Theorems of Pappus-Guldinus / Resultants of Distributed Parallel Forces / Problems 9. FLUID STATICS Definitions of Stress, Fluid, and Pressure / The Concept of Pressure at a Point / Pressure Variation with Depth in a Fluid / Normal Force on a Flat Surface. (Part contents)