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Engineering Mechanics Statics and Mastering Engineering Package

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ISBN-10: 0137031939

ISBN-13: 9780137031931

Edition: 12th 2010

Authors: Russell C. Hibbeler

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KEY BENEFIT : R.C. Hibbelerrs"s text features a large variety of problem types from a broad range of engineering disciplines, stressing practical, realistic situations encountered in professional practice, varying levels of difficulty, and problems that involve solution by computer. KEY TOPICS : Maintaining the hallmark Hibbeler focus on problem-solving, visualization, and accuracy, this edition includes over 50% new problems, and new elements of Conceptual Problems, Fundamental Problems and MasteringEngineering, the most technologically advanced online tutorial system. MARKET : Ideal for civil and mechanical engineering professionals.
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List price: $200.93
Edition: 12th
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 7/22/2009
Binding: Mixed Media
Size: 8.25" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.992
Language: English

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. Hibbelerrsquo;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…    

General Principles
Chapter Objectives
Mechanics
Fundamental Concepts
Units of Measurement
The International System of Units
Numerical Calculations
General Procedure for Analysis
Force Vectors
Chapter Objectives
Scalars and Vectors
Vector Operations
Vector Addition of Forces
Addition of a System of Coplanar Forces
Cartesian Vectors
Addition of Cartesian Vectors
Position Vectors
Force Vector Directed Along a Line
Dot Product
Equilibrium of a Particle
Chapter Objectives
Condition for the Equilibrium of a Particle
The Free-Body Diagram
Coplanar Force Systems
Three-Dimensional Force Systems
Force System Resultants
Chapter Objectives
Moment of a Force-Scalar Formulation
Cross Product
Moment of a Force-Vector Formulation
Principle of Moments
Moment of a Force about a Specified Axis
Moment of a Couple
Simplification of a Force and Couple System
Further Simplification of a Force and Couple System
Reduction of a Simple Distributed Loading
Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
Chapter Objectives
Conditions for Rigid-Body Equilibrium
Free-Body Diagrams
Equations of Equilibrium
Two- and Three-Force Members
Free-Body Diagrams
Equations of Equilibrium
Constraints and Statical Determinacy
Structural Analysis
Chapter Objectives
Simple Trusses
The Method of Joints
Zero-Force Members
The Method of Sections
Space Trusses
Frames and Machines
Internal Forces
Chapter Objectives
Internal Forces Developed in Structural Members
Shear and Moment Equations and Diagrams
Relations between Distributed Load, Shear, and Moment
Cables
Friction
Chapter Objectives
Characteristics of Dry Friction
Problems Involving Dry Friction
Wedges
Frictional Forces on Screws
Frictional Forces on Flat Belts
Frictional Forces on Collar Bearings, Pivot Bearings, and Disks
Frictional Forces on Journal Bearings
Rolling Resistance
Center of Gravity and Centroid
Chapter Objectives
Center of Gravity, Center of Mass, and the Centroid of a Body
Composite Bodies
Theorems of Pappus and Guldinus
Resultant of a General Distributed Loading
Fluid Pressure
Moments of Inertia
Chapter Objectives
Definition of Moments of Inertia for Areas
Parallel-Axis Theorem for an Area
Radius of Gyration of an Area
Moments of Inertia for Composite Areas
Product of Inertia for an Area
Moments of Inertia for an Area about Inclined Axes
Mohr's Circle for Moments of Inertia
Mass Moment of Inertia
Virtual Work
Chapter Objectives
Definition of Work
Principle of Virtual Work
Principle of Virtual Work for a System of Connected Rigid Bodies
Conservative Forces
Potential Energy
Potential-Energy Criterion for Equilibrium
Stability of Equilibrium Configuration
Appendix
Mathematical Review and Expressions
Fundamental Problems
Partial Solutions and Answers
Answers to Selected Problems
Index