Statics, Including Hydrostatics and the Elements of the Theory of Elasticity (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Horace Lamb

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267977891 ISBN 13: 9780267977895

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019

Synopsis

Foundations and practical methods for statics, hydrostatics, and elasticity in one classic, approachable volume.

This edition presents clear introductions to vector theory, equilibrium of forces, and the graphical and analytical tools engineers use to analyze rigid bodies, frames, and fluid pressures. It blends fundamental concepts with worked examples that illustrate how to apply theory to real problems.

• Learn the core ideas of vectors, force, and moments, and how they simplify mechanics.
• Explore plane statics, including equilibrium, moments, and the reduction of force systems.
• See how mass, center of gravity, and moments of inertia guide design and analysis.
• Delve into advanced topics such as stress, strain, bending, torsion, and stresses in shells and rotating disks.

Ideal for readers who want a sturdy, exam-ready grounding in statics and elasticity, as well as a reference for professionals working with structural or fluid systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267977891
• ISBN 13: 9780267977895
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 358