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Mechanics of Materials, 3rd Edition
John Wiley and Sons Ltd, April 2011, Pages: 856
The core concepts of equilibrium, force-temperature-deformation behavior of materials, and geometry of deformation are central to a students understanding of mechanics of materials. The third edition of Roy Craig’s Mechanics of Materials maintains its signature clear focus on these core concepts while showing students how to approach and solve problems with his four-step problem solving methodology.
With newly revised and updated homework problems, this edition brings on an award-winning software program, MD Solids, to reinforce visualization using animations, tutorials, and examples. In addition, new chapter summary tables help readers check their understanding of key concepts and key equations to increase student retention.
New to this edition:
- New chapter summary tables help readers confirm their grasp of the key concepts in each chapter, as well providing the key equation(s) that map to each of those concepts along with a guide to where the student can review the details
- MD Solids, an award-winning software package helps students gain visualization skills using animations, tutorials and other learning/problem-solving tools, along with numerous examples
- New and revised homework problems have been provided – approximately one third of the end of chapter problems are either new and/or revised
Reorganization of Chapter 3, with the topic of statically indeterminate structures introduced in the 'classical' way, but integrating coverage of the Displacement Method while also offering a separate, optional section on force method. There is still a strong emphasis on the three distinct equations of deformable-body mechanics – equilibrium, force-deformation behavior, and geometry of behavior, but this coverage now focuses on procedures and then proceeds to flow charts
- Newly updated coverage of both wire rope and composites
Features:
- Emphasis on the Three Key Concepts of Mechanics of Solids. Throughout the text, Craig utilizes a framework that helps students solve problems by identifying the key FUNDAMENTAL equations that may be considered, via the three key concepts OF:
-- Equilibrium
-- Force-Temperature-Deformation Behavior of Materials
-- Geometry of Deformation
- Consistent four-step problem-solving procedure is utilized throughout the text , helping students to achieve greater accuracy while developing their skills
- Emphasis on logical and consistent sign conventions for problems in axial deformation, torsion, and bending
- Sound introductions of the displacement method and force method problem-solving procedures provide readers with a foundation for future courses in structures and/or Finite Element Analysis
- Emphasis on topics related to energy with an entire centralized coverage of all energy-related topics into one chapter (Chapter 11)
- Strong focus on design issues, including computer-assisted design and specified design-oriented problems
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