Solving Statics Problems in MATLAB to accompany Engineering Mechanics Statics 6e

Learn MATLAB to help you understand mechanics MATLAB is a powerful tool for mathematical modeling, and is becoming essential to many engineering fields. Solving Statics Problems in MATLAB is designed to both introduce students to MATLAB, and provide them with a useful tool for understanding static mechanics. The book begins with MATLAB basics, including scripts, functions, graphics, calculations, and equations, then moves into physics with targeted guidance on solving force systems, equilibriums, structures, friction, and more. The problems presented are taken from Engineering Mechanics Statics, 6th Edition, but the clear guidance and comprehensive instruction can be applied to any course.

Introduction 5 Chapter 1 An Introduction to MATLAB 7 Chapter 2 Force Systems 37 Chapter 3 Equilibrium 55 Chapter 4 Structures 71 Chapter 5 Distributed Forces 85 Chapter 6 Friction 105 Chapter 7 Virtual Work 125