Engineering Mechanics - Statics (11th edition) by Russell Hibbeler

Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Offers a concise yet thorough presentation of engineering mechanics theory and application. The material is reinforced with numerous examples to illustrate principles and imaginative, well-illustrated problems of varying degrees of difficulty. The book is committed to developing users' problem-solving skills. Features "Photorealistc" figures (approximately 200) that have been rendered in often 3D photo quality detail to appeal to visual learners. 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. A thorough presentation of engineering mechanics theory and applications includes some of these topics: Force Vectors; Equilibrium of a Particle; Force System Resultants; Equilibrium of a Rigid Body; Structural Analysis; Internal Forces; Friction; Center of Gravity and Centroid; Moments of Inertia; and Virtual Work. For professionals in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, aeronautical engineering, and engineering mechanics careers

Customer Reviews

Rating of the 1 st edition book and the author

Review Date: November 14, 2006

Reviewer: G. CALICO, PELHAM, AL USA

My discussion here is a rating of the 1st edition and the author, Professor R.C. Hibbeler. The first edition is the one I used in my course of study while in college.

Granted the book does not offer a lot of complicated examples, only relatively easy ones. But there is a reason. The author wants the student to develop his/her own skills in problem solving. He does explain the material in enough detail to accomplish this. The reasons for not supplying a solutions manual should be obvious.

This book does a great job of supplying a very large and diverse collection of problem. The illustrations are very helpful with the problem solving exercise. As best I can recall, answers are provided to all even numbered problems.

As a text book and learning tool, the author should (and does) assume that the reader is a aspiring engineering student with intension on learning the most from the subject.

As I said earlier, its strengths are the number of problems presented in the text and the fact that the answers to most all of the problems are in the back of the book.

The book covers all the basic subjects required for a future understanding of Mechanics of Materials, usually presented later on in your continuing engineering studies. I do recommend it as a text book for a basic entry level engineering statics course, and it is great for the beginning engineering student for first year engineering students. It is also a great tool for preparation and to improve your understanding of other classes such as calculus, physics, dynamics.

As for the author, he is top notch. You can be assured this professor knows his subject. Just look at the various other books written by him: Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Structural Analysis. But this does not always make a good teacher. However, this professor is a great teacher. For no other reason, simply because he was my instructor at the University Of Southwestern Louisiana (now the University Of Louisiana At Lafayette)

Statics

Review Date: June 21, 2010

Reviewer: Marie R. Kasprzyk, Orlando, FL

The book was in good condition. The order transition was easy and the book was shipped quickly.

Got this for an engineering course

Review Date: December 28, 2009

Reviewer: J. Mireles, El Paso, Texas

This has some great explanations on engineering statics in the field of mechanics. This is great for mechanical, industrial, and civil engineers. It has a good variety of problems, examples and solutions.

Great book

Review Date: January 13, 2010

Reviewer: Mister Peanut, Los Alamos, NM

I really enjoyed using the book for Statics.
The explanations are very clear, and not too wordy. There are lots of examples, and an abundance of problems. I enjoyed the fact that only 1 of 4 problems did not have the answers in the back, and 1 of 4 had partial solutions in the back.
Also, trivial as it may seem, I really enjoyed the use of color. Unlike many books that use it way too much, and others that don't use it enough, this used eye candy just enough to make the book pleasant to read.
Definately recommend.

Great condition

Review Date: August 21, 2010

Reviewer: brandi, Kendrick, Idaho United States

The book was in the condition it said it was. Was received in a timely manner as well.