Applied Statics and Strength of Materials, 7th edition

For courses in statics and strength of materials or in engineering mechanics.

An accessible, non-calculus approach to statics and mechanics

Applied Statics and Strengths of Materials helps students master the basic principles and physical concepts of statics and strength of materials. Using intermediate math, rather than calculus, the text gives students the background in mechanics they'll need in fields such as civil, mechanical, construction, architectural, industrial and manufacturing technologies. Rigorous example problems follow explanations of theory.

The 7th Edition is completely updated and revised to meet current industry standards. It doubles as a valuable reference for state licensing exams in engineering, architecture or construction.

Hallmark features of this title

Logical, methodical presentation of material

• Instead of calculus, the text uses algebra, trigonometry and analytic geometry. In-depth calculus knowledge isn't needed.
• Explanations of theory are supported by follow-up problems to enhance comprehension.
• The text doubles as a valuable reference for state licensing exams in engineering, architecture or construction.

Learning resources

• Design and analysis aids in the appendices provide data in both US Customary and SI units.
• Calculus-based proofs are presented in the appendices.
• Extensive example problems with solutions appear throughout the text to clarify theory. The problems integrate both US Customary and SI units.

New and updated features of this title

Step-by-step example problems, with answers

• UPDATED: Nearly 1,000 end-of-chapter problems give students ample practice. The problems refer back to specific sections of chapters. They are generally arranged by increasing order of difficulty. For this edition, the problems have been reordered.
• UPDATED: Computer problems challenge students to develop computer programs to solve problems pertinent to the topics of the chapter. These problems have been moved to the end of chapters.

Alignment with modern practices

• REVISED: Chapters have been reworded to modernize the text, where appropriate.
• UPDATED: Shape properties in Appendices A-D, I and J now match the American Institute of Steel Construction Manual of Steel Construction, 15th Edition.