Statics and Mechanics of Materials (4th Edition) - Hardcover

Hibbeler, Russell C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0133451607 ISBN 13: 9780133451603

Publisher: Pearson, 2013

Synopsis

For introductory combined Statics and Mechanics of Materials courses found in ME, CE, AE, and Engineering Mechanics departments.

  

Statics and Mechanics of Materials provides a comprehensive and well-illustrated introduction to the theory and application of statics and mechanics of materials. The text presents a commitment to the development of student problem-solving skills and features many pedagogical aids unique to Hibbeler texts.

 

MasteringEngineering for Statics and Mechanics of Materials is a total learning package. This innovative online program emulates the instructor’s office–hour environment, guiding students through engineering concepts from Statics and Mechanics of Materials with self-paced individualized coaching.

  

Teaching and Learning Experience

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• Review and Student Support: A thorough end of chapter review provides students with a concise reviewing tool.
• Accuracy: The accuracy of the text and problem solutions has been thoroughly checked by four other parties.

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About this title

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.

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 this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0133451607
• ISBN 13: 9780133451603
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 912