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Engineering Mechanics - Statics is a comprehensive book on statics for undergraduate students beginning a course in mechanics. The first of two volumes, this book discusses statics and explains the laws of rigid bodies. It deals with stationary forces and explains how a free body diagram best describes a body in equilibrium. Furthermore the book discusses how to solve various levels of problems on statics using these diagrams, enabling students to build a strong base before moving onto a higher course. About the Authors James Lathrop Meriam was an American author, educator and researcher in the field of mechanical engineering. He served a long tenure at UC Berkeley, Duke University, California Polytechnical State University in San Luis Obispo, and UC Santa Barbara. Luther Glenn Kraige is a Professor at the University of Virginia. Dr. Kraige obtained his PhD in Material Science at the University of Virginia. The current title continues in part 2 which deals with Dynamics.