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Table of Contents
1. General Principles
2. Force Vectors
3. Equilibrium of a Particle
4. Force System Resultants
5. Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
6. Structural Analysis
7. Internal Forces
8. Friction
9. Center of Gravity and Centroid
10. Moments of Inertia
11. Virtual Work
Appendix A Mathematical Review and Expressions
Partial Solutions and Answers to Fundamental Problems
Answers to Selected Problems
Index