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Chapter 11

Virtual Work

Work
Work
Work is a fundamental concept of mechanical engineering and has many applications. Understanding how work is calculated and the different types of work ...
Work of a Couple Moment
Work of a Couple Moment
Mechanical engineering involves the study of motion, energy, and force, and is concerned with designing, manufacturing, and maintaining mechanical ...
Virtual Work
Virtual Work
The principle of virtual work states that if a body is in static and dynamic equilibrium, then the sum of all the virtual work done by all external forces ...
Virtual Work for a System of Connected Rigid Bodies
Virtual Work for a System of Connected Rigid Bodies
Virtual work is a powerful method used to solve problems involving several connected rigid bodies. When the system is in equilibrium, virtual work is ...
Principle of Virtual Work: Problem Solving
Principle of Virtual Work: Problem Solving
The principle of virtual work is an essential concept in the field of mechanics and engineering. This is used to solve problems related to the equilibrium ...
Mechanical Efficiency of Real Machines
Mechanical Efficiency of Real Machines
The mechanical efficiency of a machine is a fundamental concept that describes how effectively a machine can convert input work into output work. ...
Conservative Forces
Conservative Forces
Conservative forces are an essential concept in the field of mechanical engineering. Understanding the properties and characteristics of these forces is ...
Potential Energy
Potential Energy
A conservative force, such as a gravitational or elastic force, gives the body the capacity to do work. This capacity, measured as the potential energy, ...
Potential-Energy Criterion for Equilibrium
Potential-Energy Criterion for Equilibrium
Potential energy or potential function plays an essential role in determining the stability of a mechanical system. If a system is subjected to both ...
Stability of Equilibrium Configuration
Stability of Equilibrium Configuration
Understanding the stability of equilibrium configurations is a fundamental part of mechanical engineering. In any system, there are three distinct types ...
One-Degree-of-Freedom System
One-Degree-of-Freedom System
In mechanical engineering, one-degree-of-freedom systems form the basis of a wide range of electrical and mechanical components. Using these models, ...
Stability of Equilibrium Configuration: Problem Solving
Stability of Equilibrium Configuration: Problem Solving
The stability of equilibrium configurations is an important concept in physics, engineering, and other related fields. In simple terms, it refers to the ...
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