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Mechanics Map
The Mechanics Map is an open textbook for engineering statics and dynamics containing written explanations, video lectures, worked examples, and homework problems. All content is licensed under a creative commons share-alike license, so feel free to use, share, or remix the content. The table of contents below links to all available topics, while the about, instructor resources, and contributing tabs provide information to those looking to learn more about the project in general.
- Author
- Jacob Moore et al.
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Mont Alto
- Source
- LibreTexts
- License
- CC BY-SA
- Language
- EN
Contents· 129 sections
- 01: Basics of Newtonian Mechanics
- 1.00: Video Introduction to Chapter 1
- 1.01: Bodies
- 1.02: Forces
- 1.03: Moments
- 1.04: Free Body Diagrams
- 1.05: Newton's First Law
- 1.06: Newton's Second Law
- 1.07: Newton's Third Law
- 1.08: Chapter 1 Homework Problems
- 02: Static Equilibrium in Concurrent Force Systems
- 2.00: Chapter 2 Video Introduction
- 2.01: Static Equilibrium
- 2.02: Point Forces as Vectors
- 2.03: Principle of Transmissibility
- 2.04: Concurrent Forces
- 2.05: Equilibrium Analysis for Concurrent Force Systems
- 2.06: Chapter 2 Homework Problems
- 03: Static Equilibrium in Rigid Body Systems
- 3.00: Video Introduction to Chapter 3
- 3.01: Moment of a Force about a Point (Scalar Calculation)
- 3.02: Varignon's Theorem
- 3.03: Couples
- 3.04: Moment about a Point (Vector)
- 3.05: Moment of a Force About an Axis
- 3.06: Equilibrium Analysis for a Rigid Body
- 3.07: Chapter 3 Homework Problems
- 04: Statically Equivalent Systems
- 4.00: Video Introduction to Chapter 4
- 4.01: Statically Equivalent Systems
- 4.02: Resolution of a Force into a Force and a Couple
- 4.03: Equivalent Force Couple System
- 4.04: Distributed Forces
- 4.05: Equivalent Point Load
- 4.06: Chapter 4 Homework Problems
- 05: Engineering Structures
- 5.00: Video Introduction to Chapter 5
- 5.01: Structures
- 5.02: Two-Force Members
- 5.03: Trusses
- 5.04: Method of Joints
- 5.05: Method of Sections
- 5.06: Frames and Machines
- 5.07: Analysis of Frames and Machines
- 5.08: Chapter 5 Homework Problems
- 06: Friction and Friction Applications
- 6.00: Video Introduction to Chapter 6
- 6.01: Dry Friction
- 6.02: Slipping vs Tipping
- 6.03: Wedges
- 6.04: Power Screws
- 6.05: Bearing Friction
- 6.06: Disc Friction
- 6.07: Belt Friction
- 6.08: Chapter 6 Homework Problems
- 07: Particle Kinematics
- 7.00: Video Introduction to Chapter 7
- 7.01: One-Dimensional Continuous Motion
- 7.02: One-Dimensional Noncontinuous Motion
- 7.03: Two-Dimensional Kinematics with Rectangular Coordinates
- 7.04: Two-Dimensional Kinematics with Normal-Tangential Coordinates
- 7.05: Two-Dimensional Motion with Polar Coordinates
- 7.06: Dependent Motion Systems
- 7.07: Relative Motion Systems
- 7.08: Chapter 7 Homework Problems
- 08: Newton's Second Law for Particles
- 8.00: Video Introduction to Chapter 8
- 8.01: One-Dimensional Equations of Motion
- 8.02: Equations of Motion in Rectangular Coordinates
- 8.03: Equations of Motion in Normal-Tangential Coordinates
- 8.04: Equations of Motion in Polar Coordinates
- 8.05: Chapter 8 Homework Problems
- 09: Work and Energy in Particles
- 9.00: Video Introduction to Chapter 9
- 9.01: Conservation of Energy for Particles
- 9.02: Power and Efficiency for Particles
- 9.03: Conservation of Energy for Systems of Particles
- 9.04: Chapter 9 Homework Problems
- 10: Impulse and Momentum in Particles
- 10.00: Video Introduction to Chapter 10
- 10.01: Impulse-Momentum Equations for a Particle
- 10.02: Surface Collisions and the Coefficient of Restitution
- 10.03: One-Dimensional Particle Collisions
- 10.04: Two-Dimensional Particle Collisions
- 10.05: Steady-Flow Devices
- 10.06: Chapter 10 Homework Problems
- 11: Rigid Body Kinematics
- 11.1: Fixed-Axis Rotation in Rigid Bodies
- 11.2: Belt- and Gear-Driven Systems
- 11.3: Absolute Motion Analysis
- 11.4: Relative Motion Analysis
- 11.5: Rotating Frame Analysis
- 11.6: Chapter 11 Homework Problems
- 12: Newton's Second Law for Rigid Bodies
- 12.1: Rigid Body Translation
- 12.2: Fixed-Axis Rotation
- 12.3: Rigid-Body General Planar Motion
- 12.4: Multi-Body General Planar Motion
- 12.5: Chapter 12 Homework Problems
- 13: Work and Energy in Rigid Bodies
- 13.01: Conservation of Energy for Rigid Bodies
- 13.02: Power and Efficiency in Rigid Bodies
- 13.03: Chapter 13 Homework Problems
- 14: Impulse and Momentum in Rigid Bodies
- 14.1: Impulse-Momentum Equations for a Rigid Body
- 14.2: Rigid Body Surface Collisions
- 14.3: Chapter 14 Homework Problems
- 15: Vibrations with One Degree of Freedom
- 15.1: Undamped Free Vibrations
- 15.2: Viscous Damped Free Vibrations
- 15.3: Friction (Coulomb) Damped Free Vibrations
- 15.4: Undamped Harmonic Forced Vibrations
- 15.5: Viscous Damped Harmonic Forced Vibrations
- 16: Appendix 1 - Vector and Matrix Math
- 16.1: Vectors
- 16.2: Vector Addition
- 16.3: Dot Product
- 16.4: Cross Product
- 16.5: Solving Systems of Equations with Matrices
- 16.6: Appendix 1 Homework Problems
- 17: Appendix 2 - Moment Integrals
- 17.1: Moment Integrals
- 17.2: Centroids of Areas via Integration
- 17.3: Centroids in Volumes and Center of Mass via Integration
- 17.4: Centroids and Centers of Mass via Method of Composite Parts
- 17.5: Area Moments of Inertia via Integration
- 17.6: Mass Moments of Inertia via Integration
- 17.7: Moments of Inertia via Composite Parts and Parallel Axis Theorem
- 17.8: Appendix 2 Homework Problems