In his revision of Engineering Mechanics, R.C. Hibbeler empowers¿readers to succeed in the whole learning experience. Hibbeler achieves this by calling on his everyday classroom experience and his knowledge of how¿people¿learn inside and outside of lecture. This text is ideal for civil and mechanical engineering professionals.
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Contents - 1 General Principles
- 2 Force Vectors
- 3 Equilibrium of a Particle
- 4 Force System Resultants
- 5 Equilibrium of a Rigid Body
- 6 Structural Analysis
- 7 Internal Forces
- 8 Friction
- 9 Center of Gravity and Centroid
- 10 Moments of Inertia
- 11 Virtual Work
- 12 Kinematics of a Particle
- 13 Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration
- 14 Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy
- 15 Kinetics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum
- 16 Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body
- 17 Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Force and Acceleration
- 18 Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Work and Energy
- 19 Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Impulse and Momentum
- 20 Three-Dimensional Kinematics of a Rigid Body
- 21 Three-Dimensional Kinetics of a Rigid Body
- 22 Vibrations
- A Mathematical Expressions
- B Vector Analysis
- C The Chain Rule
- Fundamental Problems Partial
- Solutions and Answers
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.
Key Features
- Problem Solving. R.C. Hibbeler’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.
- Fundamental Problems. These problem sets follow the example problems. They offer students simple applications of the concepts and, therefore, provide them with the chance to develop their problem-solving skills before attempting to solve any of the standard problems that follow. You may consider these problems as extended examples since they all have partial solutions and answers that are given in the back of the book.
- Conceptual Problems. Throughout the text, usually at the end of each chapter, there is a set of problems that involve conceptual situations related to the application of the mechanics principles contained in the chapter. These analysis and design problems are intended to engage the students in thinking through a real-life situation as depicted in a photo.
- Procedures for Analysis. This feature provides students with a logical and orderly method for applying theory and building problem solving skills. A general procedure for analyzing any mechanical problem is presented at the end of the first chapter. Then this procedure is customized to relate to specific types of problems that are covered throughout the book.
- Examples. Designed to help students who “learn by example”, R.C. Hibbeler’s Examples illustrate the application of fundamental theory to practical engineering problems and reflect problem solving strategies discussed in associated Procedures for Analysis.
- Important Points. This feature provides a review or summary of the most important concepts in a section and highlights the most significant points that should be realized when applying the theory to solve problems.
- Emphasis on Free-Body Diagrams. Drawing a free-body diagram is particularly important when solving problems, and for this reason this step is strongly emphasized throughout the book. In particular, special sections and examples are devoted to show how to draw free-body diagrams. Specific homework problems have also been added to develop this practice.
- General Analysis and Design Problems. The majority of problems in the book depict realistic situations encountered in engineering practice. Some of these problems come from actual products used in industry. It is hoped that this realism will both stimulate the student’s interest in engineering mechanics and provide a means for developing the skill to reduce any such problem from its physical description to a model or symbolic representation to which the principles of mechanics may be applied.
- Statics Practice Problem Workbook. This workbook contains additional worked problems. The problems are partially solved and are designed to help guide students through difficult topics.
- Visualization. PhotoRealistic Art — 3D figures rendered with photographic quality
- Photographs. Many photographs are used throughout the book to explain how the principles of mechanics apply to real-world situation. In some section, photographs have been used to show how engineers must first make an idealized model for analysis and then proceed to draw a free-body diagram of this model in order to apply the theory. Most photographs were taken by the author, and include appropriate vectors and notation illustrating a mechanics concept.
- Illustrations. These figures provide a strong connection to the 3-D nature of engineering. Particular attention has also been paid to providing a view of any physical object, its dimensions, and the vectors in a manner that can be easily understood.
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.
Book Details
- Hardcover: 1416 pages
- Publisher: Prentice Hall; 13 edition (April 26, 2012)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0132915480
- ISBN-13: 978-0132915489
- Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.3 x 2.2 inches
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