Mechanics of Materials - Hardcover

Beer, Ferdinand; Johnston, Jr., E. Russell; DeWolf, John; Mazurek, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0073380288 ISBN 13: 9780073380285

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, 2011

Synopsis

Beer and Johnston's Mechanics of Materials is the uncontested leader for the teaching of solid mechanics. Used by thousands of students around the globe since its publication in 1981, Mechanics of Materials, provides a precise presentation of the subject illustrated with numerous engineering examples that students both understand and relate to theory and application.

The tried and true methodology for presenting material gives your student the best opportunity to succeed in this course. From the detailed examples, to the homework problems, to the carefully developed solutions manual, you and your students can be confident the material is clearly explained and accurately represented.

If you want the best book for your students, we feel Beer, Johnston's Mechanics of Materials, 6th edition is your only choice.

About this title

About the Author:

Born in France and educated in France and Switzerland, Ferd held an M.S. degree from the Sorbonne and an Sc.D. degree in theoretical mechanics from the University of Geneva. He came to the United States after serving in the French army during the early part of World War II and had taught for four years at Williams College in the Williams-MIT joint arts and engineering program. Following his service at Williams College, Ferd joined the faculty of Lehigh University where he taught for thirty-seven years. He held several positions, including the University Distinguished Professors Chair and Chairman of the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department, and in 1995 Ferd was awarded an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree by Lehigh University.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0073380288
• ISBN 13: 9780073380285
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 832