Statics Made Simple

first year students taking a degree or diploma in engineering. Its main objective is to

provide simple and friendly techniques necessary in the learning of Statics. Focus is

placed on the application of basic algebra, trigonometry and elementary calculus to

solve problems with extra emphasis on the Free Body Diagram.

The following are some distinctive features of this book:

 Rigorous and detailed approach to solve resultant and equilibrium of particles.

 Emphasis on the techniques of drawing Free Body Diagrams.

 Thoroughly cover the moment equation to solve problems comprising statics of

rigid bodies.

 Addressing various effective techniques to tackle analysis of structure problems.

 Friction topics, centroids and centre of gravities of two and three dimensional

composite bodies are also included.

It is hoped that this effort, which is an attempt to guide students through a learning

experience in an effective manner, will be appreciated by both lecturers and students.

Any comments and suggestions for improvement are welcome and InsyaAllah will be

incorporated in the next edition. The countless prior comments and suggestions made

by our colleagues and students are acknowledged and highly appreciated.