This textbook, now in its Second Edition, continues to provide a thorough understanding of the basic concepts of mechanics. It has a structured format with a gradual development of the subject from simple concepts to advanced topics so that the students are able to comprehend the subject with ease. The text includes numerous worked-out examples, and all the steps involved in the solution of a problem are explained in detail. It incorporates numerous diagrams to illustrate the principles discussed. It also provides questions set in university examinations. The book is specifically written for the first year B.E./B.Tech. students of all branches to address the course curriculum in Engineering Mechanics of most universities. New to this edition: Sections on force and systems, basic laws of mechanics, solving problems in mechanics (free-body diagram) and some illustrations for drawing free-body diagrams, impulse momentum theorem, equilibrium of a particle and a body, beam with distributed load, Coulomb s law of friction and plane curvilinear motion as well as D Alembert s principle. Several illustrative examples taken from recent examination papers, and exercises. Table of Contents: Preface Preface to the First Edition 1. Forces and Laws of Mechanics 2. Moments of Forces and Equilibrium 3. Frames and Plane Trusses 4. Friction and Rolling 5. Principles of Virtual Work 6. Centroid, Centre of Gravity and Moment of Inertia 7. Machines 8. Power Transmission and Belt Friction 9. Particle Kinematics, Rectilinear and Plane-Curvilinear Motion, Projectile and Constrained Motion 10. Particle and Rigid Body Dynamics 11. Work and Energy 12. Vibrations Bibliography Index.