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Mechanics of Materials, 10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134319650
Mechanics of Materials, 10th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for undergraduate courses in mechanics of materials, primarily used in Mechanical, Civil, and Aerospace Engineering departments. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of essential mechanics of materials principles.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in undergraduate mechanics of materials courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of mechanics of materials, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of engineering principles.
History and Editions
The 10th edition of Mechanics of Materials has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions in the field. This edition includes detailed updates on mechanical properties, stress analysis, and structural integrity. It also features a fresh new layout, added problem-solving exercises, and increased flexibility in the way topics are covered.
Author and Other Works
Russell C. Hibbeler is the author of Mechanics of Materials. He is known for his clear and concise writing style, which helps students visualize and master difficult concepts. Hibbeler's extensive experience in engineering education has made him a trusted name in the field, with numerous editions of his textbooks widely used across various engineering disciplines.
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Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780134319650
eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780134321141
eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780134518121 (Package includes MasteringEngineering with Pearson eText)
Loose-leaf: ISBN-13: 9780134518121 (Package includes MasteringEngineering with Pearson eText)
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Publisher: Pearson
Publication Date: January 5, 2016
Number of Pages: Varies by format
Language: English
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10th Edition: Available through Pearson and other retailers
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9780134518121 (Package includes MasteringEngineering with Pearson eText)
9780134321288 (MasteringEngineering with Pearson eText—Standalone Access Card)
9780134518121 (Package includes MasteringEngineering with Pearson eText)
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R.C. Hibbeler graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana with a BS in Civil Engineering (majoring in Structures) and an MS in Nuclear Engineering. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University. Professor Hibbeler’s professional experience includes postdoctoral work in reactor safety and analysis at Argonne National Laboratory, and structural and stress analysis work at Chicago Bridge and Iron, as well as at Sargent and Lundy in Chicago. He has practiced engineering in Ohio, New York, and Louisiana.
Professor Hibbeler currently teaches both civil and mechanical engineering courses 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.
1. Stress
Chapter Objectives
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Equilibrium of a Deformable Body
1.3 Stress
1.4 Average Normal Stress in an Axially Loaded Bar
1.5 Average Shear Stress
1.6 Allowable Stress Design
1.7 Limit State Design
2. Strain
Chapter Objectives
2.1 Deformation
2.2 Strain
3. Mechanical Properties of Materials
Chapter Objectives
3.1 The Tension and Compression Test
3.2 The Stress—Strain Diagram
3.3 Stress—Strain Behavior of Ductile and Brittle Materials
3.4 Strain Energy
3.5 Poisson’s Ratio
3.6 The Shear Stress—Strain Diagram
*3.7 Failure of Materials Due to Creep and Fatigue
4. Axial Load
Chapter Objectives
4.1 Saint-Venant’s Principle
4.2 Elastic Deformation of an Axially Loaded Member
4.3 Principle of Superposition
4.4 Statically Indeterminate Axially Loaded Members
4.5 The Force Method of Analysis for Axially Loaded Members
4.6 Thermal Stress
4.7 Stress Concentrations
*4.8 Inelastic Axial Deformation
*4.9 Residual Stress
5. Torsion
Chapter Objectives
5.1 Torsional Deformation of a Circular Shaft
5.2 The Torsion Formula
5.3 Power Transmission
5.4 Angle of Twist
5.5 Statically Indeterminate Torque-Loaded Members
*5.6 Solid Noncircular Shafts
*5.7 Thin-Walled Tubes Having Closed Cross Sections
5.8 Stress Concentration
*5.9 Inelastic Torsion
*5.10 Residual Stress
6. Bending
Chapter Objectives
6.1 Shear and Moment Diagrams
6.2 Graphical Method for Constructing Shear and Moment Diagrams
6.3 Bending Deformation of a Straight Member
6.4 The Flexure Formula
6.5 Unsymmetric Bending
*6.6 Composite Beams
*6.7 Reinforced Concrete Beams
*6.8 Curved Beams
6.9 Stress Concentrations
*6.10 Inelastic Bending
7. Transverse Shear
Chapter Objectives
7.1 Shear in Straight Members
7.2 The Shear Formula
7.3 Shear Flow in Built-Up Members
7.4 Shear Flow in Thin-Walled Members
*7.5 Shear Center for Open Thin-Walled Members
8. Combined Loadings
Chapter Objectives
8.1 Thin-Walled Pressure Vessels
8.2 State of Stress Caused by Combined Loadings
9. Stress Transformation
Chapter Objectives
9.1 Plane-Stress Transformation
9.2 General Equations of Plane-Stress Transformation
9.3 Principal Stresses and Maximum In-Plane Shear Stress
9.4 Mohr’s Circle–Plane Stress
9.5 Absolute Maximum Shear Stress
10. Strain Transformation
Chapter Objectives
10.1 Plane Strain
10.2 General Equations of Plane-Strain Transformation
*10.3 Mohr’s Circle–Plane Strain
*10.4 Absolute Maximum Shear Strain
10.5 Strain Rosettes
10.6 Material Property Relationships
*10.7 Theories of Failure
11. Design of Beams and Shafts
Chapter Objectives
11.1 Basis for Beam Design
11.2 Prismatic Beam Design
*11.3 Fully Stressed Beams
*11.4 Shaft Design
12. Deflection of Beams and Shafts
Chapter Objectives
12.1 The Elastic Curve
12.2 Slope and Displacement by Integration
*12.3 Discontinuity Functions
*12.4 Slope and Displacement by the Moment-Area Method
12.5 Method of Superposition
12.6 Statically Indeterminate Beams and Shafts
12.7 Statically Indeterminate Beams and Shafts–Method of Integration
*12.8 Statically Indeterminate Beams and Shafts–Moment-Area Method
12.9 Statically Indeterminate Beams and Shafts–Method of Superposition
13. Buckling of Columns
Chapter Objectives
13.1 Critical Load
13.2 Ideal Column with Pin Supports
13.3 Columns Having Various Types of Supports
*13.4 The Secant Formula
*13.5 Inelastic Buckling
*13.6 Design of Columns for Concentric Loading
*13.7 Design of Columns for Eccentric Loading
14. Energy Methods
Chapter Objectives
14.1 External Work and Strain Energy
14.2 Elastic Strain Energy for Various Types of Loading
14.3 Conservation of Energy
14.4 Impact Loading
*14.5 Principle of Virtual Work
*14.6 Method of Virtual Forces Applied to Trusses
*14.7 Method of Virtual Forces Applied to Beams
*14.8 Castigliano’s Theorem
*14.9 Castigliano’s Theorem Applied to Trusses
*14.10 Castigliano’s Theorem Applied to Beams
Appendix
A Geometric Properties of an Area
B Geometric Properties of Structural Shapes
C Slopes and Deflections of Beams
Solutions and Answers for Preliminary Problems
Fundamental Problems Partial Solutions and Answers
Selected Answers
Index
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