The Elements of Mechanics (Classic Reprint): A Text-Book for Colleges and Technical Schools - Couverture souple

W. S. Franklin

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 133045541X ISBN 13 : 9781330455418

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the fundamentals of motion, forces, and energy with a classic engineering text. This comprehensive volume introduces core principles of mechanics, from translational and rotatory motion to pendulums, waves, and energy conservation. Rich with worked examples and practical problems, it guides readers through how force, mass, and inertia shape real-world motion.

Structured for clarity and classroom use, the book connects basic concepts to engineering applications, including rolling motion, resonance, and the behavior of rotating bodies. It emphasizes the parallels between linear and angular motion and shows how simple models illuminate complex dynamics.

• Foundational definitions: force, mass, acceleration, momentum, energy, and work


• Rotational motion: moment of inertia, torque, torsion pendulums, and the equivalence between translational and rotational forms


• Vibrations and waves: harmonic motion, resonance, and wave behavior in rods, strings, and air


• Applications: pendulums for gravity measurement, rolling bodies on inclines, and practical problem solving

Ideal for students of physics and engineering, this edition provides a solid framework for understanding how physical laws govern everyday motion and mechanical systems.

Notes for buyers

This edition presents a coherent treatment of mechanics with clear demonstrations and a focus on concepts that recur across engineering disciplines.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 133045541X
• ISBN 13: 9781330455418
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 304
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