Brief Description:
Published between 1896 and 1902, this revised two-volume textbook offers extensive coverage of statics, with formulae and examples throughout.

Table of Contents:
Volume 1: Preface; 1. The parallelogram of forces; 2. Forces acting at a point; 3. Parallel forces; 4. Forces in two dimensions; 5. On friction; 6. The principle of work; 7. Forces in three dimensions; 8. Graphical statics; 9. Centre of gravity; 10. On strings; 11. The machines. Volume 2: Preface; 1. Attractions; 2. The bending of rods; 3. Astatics; Notes.