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The new edition of this hallmark text on Engineering Mechanics presents accurate and thorough coverage of Statics. To the point explanation, attention to detail and great pedagogy has made this book popular among students and teachers alike. Salient Features In SI Units Early introduction of Practical Applications: Mechanics of particles clearly separated from mechanics of rigid bodied - helps in understanding of simple practical applications at an early stage. Step-by-step presentation Each chapter is organized in a step-by-step fashion giving the introduction, chapter preview, explanation of topics, sample problems and solving problems on your own section. Visual Program - Liberal use of free-body diagrams (graphical representation of objects where arrows indicate forces acting on object) in Statics and effective-forces diagrams in Dynamics. By placing the emphasis on "free-body-diagram equations" rather than on the standard algebraic equations of motion, a more intuitive and more complete understanding of fundamental principles is imparted. Computer Problems Computer problems, relevant to the design process, are offered at the end of each chapter. While the problems will be generic, they will be designed to be easily solved using popular computational programs such as Matlab, Mathcad, Maple, etc. Optional sections for advanced/specialty topics: For those who are interested to go beyond the basics of mechanics there are several topics marked with an asterisk. Pedagogy Solved Examples : 87 Homework Problems: Lesson problem set : 1267 Chapter end problem set : 108 Computer problems : 63 In SI Units Early introduction of Practical Applications: Mechanics of particles clearly separated from mechanics of rigid bodied - helps in understanding of simple practical applications at an early stage. Pedagogy Solved Examples : 87 Homework Problems: Lesson problem set : 1267 Chapter end problem set : 108 Computer problems : 63