Statics and Strength of Materials

by Cheng, Fa-Hwa

• ISBN13: 9780028030678
• ISBN10: 0028030672
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-09-16
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

Summary

The new edition of this easy-to-understand text, designed for a non-calculus course in statics and strength of materials, requires only a working knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry. In addition to expanded coverage and better organization of information, it addresses new topics such as accuracy and precision, solution of simultaneous equations, rolling resistance, mechanical properties of materials, composite beams, reinforced concrete beans, plastic analysis of beams, design of shear connectors, and more.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
STATICS	1	(320)
Fundamental Concepts and Principles	3	(36)
Introduction to Mechanics	3	(1)
The Nature of a Force	4	(1)
Scalar and Vector Quantities	4	(1)
Types of Forces	5	(1)
Types of Force Systems	6	(1)
Newton's Laws	7	(1)
The Principle of Transmissibility	7	(1)
Systems of Units	8	(3)
Unit Conversion	11	(2)
Consistency of Units in an Equation	13	(2)
Rules for Numerical Computations	15	(3)
A Brief Review of Mathematics	18	(11)
General Procedure for Problem Solution	29	(1)
Summary	29	(10)
Problems	31	(6)
Computer Program Assignments	37	(2)
Resultant of Coplanar Force Systems	39	(64)
Introduction	39	(1)
Vector Representation	39	(1)
Resultant of Concurrent Forces	40	(6)
Rectangular Components	46	(5)
Resultants by Rectangular Components	51	(4)
Moment of a Force	55	(4)
Varignon's Theorem	59	(3)
Couple	62	(3)
Replacing a Force with a Force-Couple System	65	(2)
Resultant of a Nonconcurrent Coplanar Force System	67	(5)
Resultant of Distributed Line Loads	72	(6)
Summary	78	(25)
Problems	80	(21)
Computer Program Assignments	101	(2)
Equilibrium of Coplanar Force Systems	103	(40)
Introduction	103	(1)
Equilibrium Equations	103	(1)
The Free-Body Diagram	104	(1)
Types of Supports	105	(5)
Equilibrium of a Concurrent Coplanar Force System	110	(5)
Equilibrium of a Nonconcurrent Coplanar Force System	115	(8)
Summary	123	(20)
Problems	124	(16)
Computer Program Assignments	140	(3)
Analysis of Structures	143	(50)
Introduction	143	(1)
External and Internal Forces in a Structure	143	(1)
Trusses	144	(3)
Method of Joints	147	(8)
Zero-Force Members	155	(3)
Method of Sections	158	(6)
Frames	164	(8)
Machines	172	(4)
Summary	176	(17)
Problems	177	(14)
Computer Program Assignments	191	(2)
Friction	193	(44)
Introduction	193	(1)
Laws of Dry Friction	193	(3)
Problems Involving Dry Friction	196	(7)
Wedges	203	(6)
Square-Threaded Screws	209	(4)
Belt Friction	213	(5)
Rolling Resistance	218	(3)
Summary	221	(16)
Problems	223	(11)
Computer Program Assignments	234	(3)
Concurrent Spatial Force Systems	237	(22)
Introduction	237	(1)
Rectangular Components of a Spatial Force	237	(3)
Force Acting Through Two Points	240	(2)
Resultant of a Concurrent Spatial Force System	242	(2)
Equilibrium of a Concurrent Spatial Force System	244	(3)
Summary	247	(12)
Problems	248	(9)
Computer Program Assignments	257	(2)
Center of Gravity and Centroids	259	(38)
Introduction	259	(1)
Center of Gravity and Centroid of a Body	259	(5)
Experimental Determination of the Center of Gravity	264	(2)
Centroid of an Area	266	(6)
General Types of Distributed Line Loads	272	(2)
Liquid Pressure	274	(3)
Flexible Cables	277	(5)
Summary	282	(15)
Problems	284	(11)
Computer Program Assignments	295	(2)
Area Moments of Inertia	297	(24)
Introduction	297	(1)
Moments of Inertia and Radii of Gyration	297	(2)
Parallel-Axis Theorem	299	(4)
Moments of Inertia of Composite Areas	303	(5)
Moments of Inertia of Built-Up Sections	308	(4)
Summary	312	(9)
Problems	313	(7)
Computer Program Assignments	320	(1)
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS	321	(440)
Simple Stresses	323	(34)
Introduction to Strength of Materials	323	(1)
Normal and Shear Stresses	324	(1)
Direct Normal Stresses	324	(6)
Direct Shear Stresses	330	(3)
Bearing Stresses	333	(4)
Stresses on Inclined Planes	337	(3)
Stresses in Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels	340	(4)
Summary	344	(13)
Problems	346	(9)
Computer Program Assignments	355	(2)
Strains	357	(28)
Introduction	357	(1)
Linear Strain	357	(1)
Hooke's Law	358	(1)
Axial Deformation	359	(4)
Statically Indeterminate Problems	363	(4)
Thermal Stresses	367	(4)
Poisson's Ratio	371	(1)
Shear Strain	372	(2)
Summary	374	(11)
Problems	375	(7)
Computer Program Assignments	382	(3)
Mechanical Properties of Materials	385	(30)
Introduction	385	(1)
The Tension Test	385	(2)
The Stress-Strain Diagram	387	(5)
Mechanical Properties of Materials	392	(1)
The Compression Test	393	(2)
Allowable Stresses and Factor of Safety	395	(2)
Stress Concentrations	397	(4)
Elastic Design Versus Plastic Design	401	(5)
Summary	406	(9)
Problems	409	(6)
Torsion of Circular Shafts	415	(34)
Introduction	415	(1)
External and Internal Torques	415	(5)
The Torsion Formula	420	(7)
Shear Stresses on Mutually Perpendicular Planes	427	(2)
Power Transmission	429	(4)
Angle of Twist	433	(5)
Summary	438	(11)
Problems	439	(8)
Computer Program Assignments	447	(2)
Shear Forces and Bending Moments in Beams	449	(38)
Introduction	449	(1)
Types of Beams	450	(2)
Types of Loading	452	(1)
Beam Reactions	453	(2)
Shear Force and Bending Moment in Beams	455	(5)
Shear Force and Bending Moment Diagrams	460	(2)
Relationships Among Load, Shear, and Moment	462	(2)
Sketching Shear and Moment Diagrams Using Their Relationships	464	(8)
Shear and Moment Formulas	472	(3)
Summary	475	(12)
Problems	478	(7)
Computer Program Assignments	485	(2)
Stresses in Beams	487	(54)
Introduction	487	(1)
Normal Stresses in Beam Due to Bending	487	(2)
The Flexure Formula	489	(7)
Allowable Moment	496	(2)
Shear Stress Formula for Beams	498	(9)
Composite Beams	507	(3)
Reinforced Concrete Beams	510	(3)
Elastic Analysis of Beams	513	(4)
Plastic Analysis of Beams	517	(8)
Summary	525	(16)
Problems	527	(11)
Computer Program Assignments	538	(3)
Design of Beams for Strength	541	(36)
Introduction	541	(1)
Basic Considerations in Beam Design	542	(3)
Design of Steel Beams	545	(8)
Design of Timber Beams	553	(5)
Design of Shear Connectors	558	(5)
Load and Resistance Factor Design	563	(5)
Summary	568	(9)
Problems	570	(6)
Computer Program Assignments	576	(1)
Deflections of Beams	577	(42)
Introduction	577	(1)
Relationship Between Curvature and Bending Moment	578	(2)
The Formula Method	580	(3)
The Method of Superposition	583	(7)
The Moment-Area Method	590	(7)
Moment Diagram by Parts	597	(4)
Applications of the Moment-Area Method	601	(6)
Summary	607	(12)
Problems	608	(8)
Computer Program Assignments	616	(3)
Statically Indeterminate Beams	619	(34)
Introduction	619	(1)
Method of Superposition	620	(1)
Propped Cantilever Beams	620	(5)
Fixed Beams	625	(5)
Continuous Beams	630	(4)
The Three-Moment Theorem	634	(8)
Summary	642	(11)
Problems	643	(7)
Computer Program Assignments	650	(3)
Combined Stresses	653	(48)
Introduction	653	(1)
Combined Axial and Bending Stresses	654	(4)
Biaxial Bending	658	(4)
Eccentrically Loaded Members	662	(4)
Double Eccentricity	666	(3)
Stresses on an Inclined Plane	669	(4)
Mohr's Circle	673	(3)
Principal Stresses and Maximum Shear Stresses	676	(9)
Summary	685	(16)
Problems	688	(12)
Computer Program Assignments	700	(1)
Columns	701	(28)
Introduction	701	(1)
Euler Formula for Pin-Ended Columns	701	(1)
Euler Formula for Other Supporting Conditions	702	(2)
Limitation of the Euler Formula	704	(4)
J. B. Johnson Formula	708	(1)
The AISC Column Formulas	709	(6)
Steel Column Design	715	(3)
Summary	718	(11)
Problems	720	(7)
Computer Program Assignments	727	(2)
Connections	729	(32)
Introduction	729	(1)
Riveted Connections	729	(2)
Strength of Riveted Connections	731	(8)
High-Strength Bolted Connections	739	(3)
Eccentrically Loaded Riveted or Bolted Connections	742	(5)
Welded Connections	747	(5)
Summary	752	(9)
Problems	753	(8)
Appendix: Tables	761	(19)
Answers to Odd-Numbered Problems	780	(16)
Index	796