This book treats stability problems of equilibrium states of elastic rods.

Published between 1896 and 1902, this revised two-volume textbook offers extensive coverage of statics, with formulae and examples throughout.

"The need for systems of illumination which will afford the maximum stimulation of the eye at low luminances has led to the widespread use of red light.

Rod structures are widely used in modern engineering. These are bars, beams, frames and trusses of structures, gridwork, network, framework and other constructions.