Example Problem Solutions from:

Engineering Mechancis: Statics and Dynamics

by Anthony Bedford and Wallace Fowler
Fourth Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddele River, NJ 2005

Amazon says:

While covering the basic principles of mechanics in an example-driven format, this innovative book emphasizes critical thinking by presenting the reader with engineering situations. Compelling photorealistic art, and a robust photograph program helps readers to connect visually to the topics discussed. Features strong coverage of FBDs and important ABET topics. For professionals in mechanical, civil, aeronautical, or engineering mechanics fields.

About the Author(s):

Anthony Bedford Dr. Bedford retired from the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics in May 2002. He had served on the faculty since 1968. Dr. Bedford specialized in mechanics. He had seven years of industrial experience and published more than 60 technical articles and reports and authored four books.

Wallace Fowler Dr. Fowler's areas of interest are in dynamics, orbital mechanics, flight mechanics, spacecraft design and mission planning, and aircraft flight testing. His current activities focus on spacecraft and mission design research for lunar and interplanetary exploration and settlement. In 1981-82 he served as Distinguished Visiting Professor in Astronautics and Computer Science at the Air Force Academy and spent fall 1976 on the staff of the Air Force Test Pilot School. He has spent 10 summers working with NASA and associated contractors in Houston.

Authors' Homepages: Anthony Bedford Wallace Fowler