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Statics and Mechanics of Materials, 6th edition

Published by Pearson (December 29, 2022) © 2024

  • Russell C. Hibbeler

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For undergraduate courses in statics and mechanics of materials.

A proven approach to conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills

Statics and Mechanics of Materials excels in providing a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of engineering statics and mechanics of materials principles. It empowers students to succeed by drawing upon Professor Hibbeler's decades of classroom experience and knowledge of how students learn. The text is shaped by the suggestions of hundreds of peer reviewers and many of his students.

The 6th Edition features approximately 30% new problems that involve applications to many different fields of engineering.

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Key author content enhances conceptual understanding

  • Procedures for Analysis provide a logical, orderly method for analyzing general and specific mechanics problems.
  • Important Points summarize crucial concepts and what should be known to apply the theory to solve problems.
  • End-of-chapter Reviews provide a concise study tool. Each important point is accompanied by the relevant equation and art.

Real-world problem types connect theory to application

  • Conceptual Problems engage students in thinking through a real-life situation depicted in a photo.
  • Free-Body Diagram Problems let students practice key skills in solving equilibrium problems.
  • Homework Problems with various levels of difficulty let students apply their knowledge to realistic situations.

New and updated features of this title

  • UPDATED: Expanded Answer Section in the back of the book includes additional information related to the solution of select Fundamental Problems, offering more chances for students to practice basic applications and develop their problem-solving skills.
  • UPDATED: Re-written material provides further clarification of concepts and enhanced accuracy.
  • UPDATED: New photos and photorealistic art show how the principles apply to real-world situations and how materials behave under load.
  • NEW: Approximately 30% new problems involve applications to many different fields of engineering.
  • UPDATED: Improved Fundamental Problems include new problems, along with their partial solutions.
  • UPDATED: End-of-Chapter Review Problems with solutions let students check their work and understanding. Review Problems can also be assigned to test students' skills before class or exams.

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  • Adaptive Follow-ups provide extra targeted practice after a homework assignment to address gaps in understanding.
  • Video Solutions offer step-by-step solution walkthroughs of representative homework problems from the text.
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Features of Pearson eTextbook for the 6th Edition

  • NEW: Videos, developed by the author, enhance the most important material in the book. Lecture videos test the student's ability to understand the concepts. Example problem videos are intended to review these problems, and fundamental problem videos guide the student in solving the corresponding problems in the book.
  1. General Principles
  2. Force Vectors
  3. Force System Resultants
  4. Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
  5. Structural Analysis
  6. Center of Gravity, Centroid, and Moment of Inertia
  7. Stress and Strain
  8. Mechanical Properties of Materials
  9. Axial Load
  10. Torsion
  11. Bending
  12. Transverse Shear
  13. Combined Loadings
  14. Stress and Strain Transformation
  15. Design of Beams and Shafts
  16. Deflection of Beams and Shafts
  17. Buckling of Columns

Appendices

  1. Mathematical Review and Expressions
  2. Geometric Properties of an Area and Volume
  3. Geometric Properties of Wide-Flange Sections
  4. Slopes and Deflections of Beams

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