Applied Mechanics

Contents: 1. Introduction. 2. Laws of forces. 3. Moments. 4. Friction. 5. Centre of gravity. 6. Simple lifting machines. Practicals. Solved question paper.

"The book covers the curriculum of subject on Applied Mechanics for diploma programmes in engineering and technology being offered by the polytechnics under all the State Boards of Technical Education in the country. The book has been written in a simple, illustrative and easily understandable language. Structural layout of the topics takes students forward step by step. The Chapter Objectives given at the beginning of each chapter help teachers, students and examiners to focus their thought process on the contents with greater objectivity. The highlights given at the end of each chapter help students in quick, effective and comprehensive revision of the main fact and concepts and principles covered in the chapter. Solved examples; objective type, short answer type theoretical and numerical test items; and exercises included in each chapter promote self studies and help students to assess their level of comprehension of various topics."