This comprehensive textbook provides a solid foundation in the principles of statics, offering detailed explanations, illustrative diagrams, and practical examples to reinforce key concepts. Renowned for its clear and systematic approach, it serves as an essential resource for engineering students and professionals aiming to understand and apply the fundamental principles of statics in real-world scenarios.

Authored by George W. Housner and Donal E. Hudson, both leading figures in earthquake engineering and structural dynamics, the book offers added depth, particularly in understanding the relationship between static forces and dynamic conditions.