Mechanics of Materials, 10th edition

For undergraduate Mechanics of Materials courses in Mechanical, Civil, and Aerospace Engineering departments.

Thorough coverage, a highly visual presentation, and increased problem solving from an author you trust.

Mechanics of Materials clearly and thoroughly presents the theory and supports the application of essential mechanics of materials principles. Professor Hibbeler’s concise writing style, countless examples, and stunning four-color photorealistic art program — all shaped by the comments and suggestions of hundreds of colleagues and students — help students visualize and master difficult concepts. The Tenth Edition retains the hallmark features synonymous with the Hibbeler franchise, but has been enhanced with the most current information, a fresh new layout, added problem solving, and increased flexibility in the way topics are covered in class.

Also available with MasteringEngineering™.

This title is also available with MasteringEngineering, an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Interactive, self-paced tutorials provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts. The text and MasteringEngineering work together to guide students through engineering concepts with a multi-step approach to problems.

About the Book

ORGANIZATION AND SUPPORT

• Well-defined sections are part of each chapter and contain explanations of specific topics, illustrative example problems, and a set of homework problems. The topics within each section are placed into subgroups, defined by titles, which present a structured method for introducing each new definition or concept and making the book convenient for later reference and review.
• A full-page illustration begins each chapter and indicates a broad-range application of the chapter material.
• Chapter Objectives are then provided to give a general overview of the material that will be covered.
• Thorough End-of-Chapter Reviews include the Important Points, accompanied by relevant equations and art.
• Appendixes provide a source for review and a listing of tabular data. Appendix A covers information on the centroid and the moment of inertia of an area. Appendixes B and C list tabular data for structural shapes, and the deflection and slopes of various types of beams and shafts.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• NEW! Approximately 430 problems, which is about 30% of all problems, have been added to this edition and involve applications to many different fields of engineering.
• UPDATED! Review problems have been updated and placed at the end of each chapter, so that instructors can assign them as additional preparation for exams.
• Procedures for Analysis, which is a unique feature found throughout the book, provides students with a logical and orderly method to follow when applying the theory.
• Examples are designed to help students who “learn by example.” Prof. Hibbeler illustrates the application of fundamental theory to practical engineering problems, and reflects the problem-solving strategies discussed in the associated Procedures for Analysis feature. All example problems are presented in a concise manner and in a style that is easy to understand.
• REVISED! Improved Preliminary and Fundamental Problems, located just after each group of example problems, now feature expanded solutions in the back of the book. They offer simple applications of the concepts covered in each section and, therefore, provide the chance to develop problem-solving skills before attempting the standard problems that follow. These problems are an excellent way to prepare for exams — including the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
• The Important Points feature provides a summary of the most important concepts in a section.

• Conceptual Problems, located at the end of several chapters, encourage students to apply principles to real-world problems, as depicted in a photo.
• Homework Problems stimulate student interest by depicting realistic situations encountered in engineering practice.
  • There is an approximate balance between the problems that use SI units and FPS units.
  • Problems are typically arranged in order of increasing difficulty.
  • Answers to all but every fourth problem are listed in the back of the book.  

VISUALIZATION

• NEW! A new layout, with additional design features, provides a convenient display of the material. Almost all topics are presented in a one- or two-page spread to minimize page turning.
• UPDATED! Enhanced or updated photos illustrate how engineering principles apply to real-world situations, and how materials behave under load.

About the Book

• Approximately 430 problems, which is about 30% of all problems, have been added to this edition and involve applications to many different fields of engineering.
• UPDATED! Review problems have been updated and placed at the end of each chapter, so that instructors can assign them as additional preparation for exams.
• REVISED! Improved Preliminary and Fundamental Problems, located just after each group of example problems, now feature expanded solutions in the back of the book. They offer simple applications of the concepts covered in each section and, therefore, provide the chance to develop problem-solving skills before attempting the standard problems that follow. These problems are an excellent way to prepare for exams – including the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.
• A new layout, with additional design features, provides a convenient display of the material. Almost all topics are presented in a one- or two-page spread to minimize page turning.
• UPDATED! Enhanced or updated photos illustrate how engineering principles apply to real-world situations, and how materials behave under load.
• REVISED! Updated and re-written material throughout, enhances clarity and makes the text more current. Some of the artwork has also been enlarged and improved to support these changes.

Also available with MasteringEngineering™.

This title is also available with MasteringEngineering, an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Interactive, self-paced tutorials provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts. The text and MasteringEngineering work together to guide students through engineering concepts with a multi-step approach to problems.

• Adaptive Follow-Up Assignments are based on each student's past performance on his/her course work to date, including homework, tests, and quizzes. These provide additional coaching and targeted practice as needed, so students can master the material.
• Learning Catalytics™ helps instructors generate class discussion, guides lectures, and promotes peer-to-peer learning with real-time analytics. This interactive student-response tool, accompanied with Mastering with eText, allows instructors to use students’ smartphones, tablets, or laptops to engage them in more sophisticated tasks and thinking. Instructors can:
  • Pose a variety of open-ended questions that help students develop critical-thinking skills
  • Monitor responses to find out where students are struggling
  • Use real-time data to adjust the instructional strategy and try other ways of engaging students during class
  • Manage student interactions by automatically grouping students for discussion, teamwork, and peer-to-peer learning