Mechanics of Materials

• Consistent problem-solving framework for all examples and cases includes steps—Given, Find, Assumptions, Solution, Comments—to guide the student
• Case studies provide projects dealing with stress analysis or preliminary design, see Mobile Loader Study and Truss Study that run throughout the text.

Emphasizes 3 key aspects of solid mechanics (Equilibrium, Geometry of Deformation, and Material behavior)

• Reinforces importance of basic principles of analysis

Provides strong visual approach

• Visual, concise, technically accurate text appeals to current generation of students
• 1240 figures and 40 photographs all include descriptive captions to increase understanding of material
• Free Body Diagrams facilitate visualization and reinforce effective problem-solving strategies

Well known, successful text author

• Market leading texts in upper level mechanics courses: 
  • Ugural/Fenster, Advanced Strength and Applied Elasticity, 4e PH 2003
  • Ugural, Stresses in Plates and Shells, 2e MH 1998