Physics for Architects 2nd edition

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• Chapter 1: Mathematical Review
  • 1.1: Algebra
  • 1.2: Geometry
  • 1.3: Trigonometry
  • 1.4: Units
  
  
• Chapter 2: Motion in One Dimension
  • 2.1: Coordinate Systems and the Real World
  • 2.2: Kinematics in One Dimension
  • 2.3: Newton's Laws in 1-D
  • 2.4: Forces
  • 2.5: Statics in One Dimension
  • 2.6: Dynamics in One Dimension
  
  
• Chapter 3: From 1 to 2 and 3 Dimensions
  • 3.1: Representing Vectors
  • 3.2: Force and Motion in 2-D and 3-D
  
  
• Chapter 4: Statics
  • 4.1: Conditions for Static Equilibrium
  • 4.2: The Center of Gravity (c.o.g)
  • 4.3: Statics of Basic Structural Elements
  • 4.4: Stress and Strain
  • 4.5: Hydrostatic Pressure
  
  
• Chapter 5: Lateral Forces
  • 5.1: Wind Effects
  • 5.2: Earthquakes
  • 5.3: Lateral Effects of Hydrostatic Forces
  • 5.4: Comments on Lateral Forces
  
  
• Chapter 6: Work, Energy, Power, Momentum
  • 6.1: Work and Kinetic Energy
  • 6.2: Work and Gravity
  • 6.3: Dissipated Energy
  • 6.4: Conservation of Energy
  • 6.5: Power
  • 6.6: Conservation of Momentum
  
  
• Chapter 7: Heat and Thermodynamics
  • 7.1: Temperature
  • 7.2: Expansion and Contraction
  • 7.3: Heat
  • 7.4: Heat Transfer
  
  
• Chapter 8: Electricity
  • 8.1: Electric Charges and Electrostatic Force
  • 8.2: Electric Currents
  
  
• Chapter 9: Optics
  • 9.1: The Nature of Light
  • 9.2: The Perception of Color
  • 9.3: Photometry
  • 9.4: Daylight
  • 9.5: Light in Various Mediums
  
  
• Chapter 10: Acoustics
  • 10.1: Propagation of Sound
  • 10.2: Sound Waves
  • 10.3: Sound Intensity
  • 10.4: Reflection, Absorption, Refraction, and Transmission
  • 10.5: Interference
  • 10.6: Diffraction of Sound
  • 10.7: Case Study: The Music Center at Strathmore