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Equilibrium of Forces
INTRODUCTION In the previous chapter, we have discussed the various methods of finding out resultant force, when a particle is…
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Parallel Forces and Couples
INTRODUCTION In the previous chapters, we have been studying forces acting at one point. But, sometimes, the given forces have…
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Moments and Their Applications
INTRODUCTION In the previous chapter, we have been discussing the effects of forces, acting on a body, through their lines…
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Composition and Resolution of Forces
INTRODUCTION The force is an important factor in the field of Mechanics, which may be broadly *defined as an agent which…
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SCIENCE
Introduction In this modern age, the word ‘science’ has got different meanings for different people. An ordinary man takes it…
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Simple Pendulum
A simple pendulum, in its simplest form, consists of a heavy bob suspended at the end of a light inextensible…
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Varignon’s Principle of Moments
Varignon’s Principle of Moments (or Law of Moments) It states that if a number of coplanar forces acting on a particle…
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Superelevation | Angle of Inclination
Definition and formula of Superelevation and Angle of Inclination in Roadway and Highway (or railway). Whenever a roadway (or railway) is laid…
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Torsional Pendulum
What is a Torsional Pendulum and formula of its periodic time? Why it is used and for what experiments? It…
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Velocity and Acceleration of a Particle Moving With Simple Harmonic Motion
For Velocity and Acceleration of a Particle Moving With Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM), consider a particle, moving round the circumference of a…
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Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Retardation
What is Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, and Retardation in Engineering Mechanics? Speed It is the rate of change of displacement with…
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Truss or Frame
What is a truss or frame? How can we classify trusses based on number of members in a frame? What…