Statics and Mechanics of Materials - Hardcover

Hibbeler, R.C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0023540915 ISBN 13: 9780023540912

Publisher: Macmillan USA, 1993

Synopsis

A comprehensive and well-illustrated introduction to theory and application of statics and mechanics of materials.

Features and Benefits

Features an abundance of imaginative, well-illustrated problems and examples.
Pedagogical features include chapter objectives, boxed equations, and bollaced headings and sub-headings. The book is paginated so topics and examples appear on facing pages - eliminating the need to keep flipping pages back and forth.
Includes advanced material such as inelastic loadings, stress concentrations, residual stress, stresses in curved and composite beams, and energy methods.
New to this edition- 20 % NEW problems, categorization of homework problems as basic, challenging, computer applications and design oriented.
NEW design problems, FIT exam review problems, enhancement of free-body diagram concept, photographs added to enhance the realism of the book.

About this title

Review:

“It is very difficult to find a text book that would compete with Hibbeler’s readability and clarity at the undergraduate level.” ― Fady F. Barsoum, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

“The large variety of illustrated homework problems are helpful for class demonstrations, group problem solving and real situation homework assignments. The inside covers are a very handy resource for both students and instructors.” ― Barbara Lograsso, Michigan Technological University

“Nice formulation and presentation of equations with clear drawings and photographs.” ― Marehalli Prasad, Stevens Institute of Technology

About the Author:

R.C. Hibbeler graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana with a BS in Civil Engineering (major in Structures) and an MS in Nuclear Engineering. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University.

Hibbeler’s professional experience includes postdoctoral work in reactor safety and analysis at Argonne National Laboratory, and structural work at Chicago Bridge and Iron, as well as Sargent and Lundy in Tucson. He has practiced engineering in Ohio, New York, and Louisiana.

Hibbeler currently teaches at the University of Louisiana, Lafayette. In the past he has taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana, Youngstown State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Union College.

About this edition

• Publisher: Macmillan USA
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0023540915
• ISBN 13: 9780023540912
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 810