Engineering Mechanics: Statics (13th Edition)

Book Preface

The main purpose of this book is to provide the student with a clear and thorough presentation of the theory and application of engineering mechanics. To achieve this objective, this work has been shaped by the comments and suggestions of hundreds of reviewers in the teaching profession, as well as many of the author’s students.

New to this Edition

New Problems. There are approximately 35% or about 410 new problems in this edition. These new problems relate to applications in many different fields of engineering. Also, a significant increase in algebraic type problems has been added, so that a generalized solution can be obtained.

Additional Fundamental Problems. These problem sets serve as extended example problems since their solutions are given in the back of the book. Additional problems have been added, especially in the areas of frames and machines, and in friction.

Expanded Solutions. Some of the fundamental problems now have more detailed solutions, including some artwork, for better clarification. Also, some of the more difficult problems have additional hints along with its answer when given in the back of the book.

Updated Photos. The relevance of knowing the subject matter is reflected by the realistic applications depicted by the many photos placed throughout the book. In this edition 20 new or updated photos are included. These, along with all the others, are generally used to explain how the relevant principles of mechanics apply to real-world situations. In some sections they are incorporated into the example problems, or to show how to model then draw the free-body diagram of an actual object.

New & Revised Example Problems. Throughout the book examples have been altered or enhanced in an attempt to help clarify concepts for students. Where appropriate new examples have been added in order to emphasize important concepts that were needed.

New Conceptual Problems. The conceptual problems given at the end of many of the problem sets are intended to engage the students in thinking through a real-life situation as depicted in a photo. They can be assigned either as individual or team projects after the students have developed some expertise in the subject matter.