Statics and Mechanics of Materials

Book excerpt: 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. Mastering Engineering 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. This program will provide a better teaching and learning experience - for you and your students. It provides: Individualize Mastering Engineering emulates the instructor's office-hour environment using self-paced individualized coaching; Problem Solving: A large variety of problem types stress practical, realistic situations encountered in professional practice; Visualization: The photorealistic art program is designed to help students visualize difficult concepts; 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.