Websites/books for 'Engineering Mechanics'.

In summary, Engineering Mechanics is a discipline that applies mechanics to solve engineering problems. Its key concepts include statics, dynamics, kinematics, and kinetics, and there are various websites and books recommended for studying the subject. Some common applications of Engineering Mechanics include civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and biomechanics.
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amanmahadeshwar
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Engineering Mechanics


Statistics

System of Coplanar forces
Eauilibrium of System of coplanar forces
Forces in space
Friction
Principles of virtual work


Dynamics

Kinematics of particle
Kinematics of rigid bodies
Kinetics of particles & kinetics of rigid bodies

This is my portion for 'Engineering Mechanics' in the first year of my computer engineering course.
Could you suggest any websites and/or books that would help in my studies?
 
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Timoshenko and Young
 
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you mean Statics, not statistics
 

What is Engineering Mechanics?

Engineering Mechanics is a discipline within engineering that focuses on the application of mechanics, or the study of forces and motion, to solve engineering problems.

What are the key concepts in Engineering Mechanics?

The key concepts in Engineering Mechanics include statics, dynamics, kinematics, and kinetics. Statics deals with the equilibrium of forces on a stationary object, while dynamics deals with the motion of objects under the influence of forces. Kinematics is the study of motion without considering the forces causing it, and kinetics involves the analysis of forces and motion together.

What are some good websites for learning about Engineering Mechanics?

Some good websites for learning about Engineering Mechanics include Khan Academy, MIT OpenCourseWare, and Engineering Mechanics by Meriam & Kraige. These sites offer interactive lessons, videos, and practice problems to help you better understand the subject.

What are some recommended books for studying Engineering Mechanics?

Some recommended books for studying Engineering Mechanics include "Engineering Mechanics: Statics" and "Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics" by R.C. Hibbeler, "Mechanics for Engineers" by Ferdinand Beer and E. Russell Johnston Jr., and "Engineering Mechanics" by Meriam & Kraige. These textbooks offer comprehensive coverage of the subject and often include practice problems and examples to aid in understanding.

What are some common applications of Engineering Mechanics?

Engineering Mechanics is used in a wide range of industries and applications, including civil engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, and biomechanics. It is essential for designing structures, machines, and systems that can withstand forces and motion, and for understanding how these forces and motion impact the world around us.

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