Engineering Mechanics: Statics (10th Edition)

Description:

Master the fundamentals of force and equilibrium with Engineering Mechanics: Statics. This 10th Edition, presented in SI Units, is the global standard for teaching students how to analyze bodies in equilibrium. R.C. Hibbeler is famous for his “easy-to-understand” visualization of complex force systems, making this the perfect textbook for your first major engineering hurdle.

Why This Textbook is an Engineering Essential:

• SI Units: Specifically designed for the international and South African metric standards used in local universities and industry.

• Clear Visualization: Features the famous Hibbeler photos and photorealistic diagrams that help you link abstract vectors to real-world structures like bridges and cranes.

• Problem-Solving Excellence: Thousands of problems ranging from simple conceptual checks to complex “design-oriented” challenges.

• Step-by-Step Methodology: Teaches the “Free-Body Diagram” (FBD) approach, which is the single most important skill for any aspiring engineer.

Key Topics Covered:

• General Principles and Force Vectors.

• Equilibrium of a Particle and Rigid Bodies.

• Structural Analysis (Trusses, Frames, and Machines).

• Internal Forces (Shear and Moment diagrams).

• Friction, Center of Gravity, and Centroids.

• Moments of Inertia.

Key Specifications:

• ISBN-10: 0131287168

• Author: R.C. Hibbeler

• Publisher: Pearson / Prentice Hall

• Edition: 10th Edition (SI Units)

• Format: Physical Paperback