Leonard Spiegel - Applied Statics and Strength of Materials

Sixth Edition

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Limbrunner, George F.

Applied statics and strength of materials/George F. Limbrunner, P.E., Hudson Valley Community College (Emeritus), Craig T. DAllaird, P.E., Hudson Valley Community College.Sixth edition.

pagescm

ISBN 978-0-13-384054-4 (alk. paper)ISBN 0-13-384054-9 (alk. paper)1.Statics.2.Strength of materials.I.DAllaird, Craig T.II.Title.

TA351.S64 2015

620.1'123dc23

2014030424

10987654321

ISBN 10: 0-13-384054-9

ISBN-13: 978-0-13-384054-4

The sixth edition of Applied Statics and Strength of Materials presents an elementary, analytical, and practical approach to the principles and physical concepts of statics and strength of materials. It is written at an appropriate mathematics level for engineering technology students, using algebra, trigonometry, and analytic geometry. An in-depth knowledge of calculus is not required for understanding the text or solving the problems.

This book is intended primarily for use in two-year or four-year technology programs in engineering, construction, or architecture. Much of the material has been classroom-tested in our Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited engineering technology programs. The text can also serve as a concise reference guide for undergraduates in a first engineering mechanics (statics) and/or strength of materials course in an engineering program. Although written primarily for technology students, this book can be a valuable reference also for those preparing for state licensing exams in engineering, architecture, or construction.

The book emphasizes mastery of basic principles, since it is this mastery that leads to successful solutions of real-world problems. This emphasis is achieved through numerous, step-by-step example problems, a logical and methodical presentation of material, and selection of topics geared toward student needs. This step-by-step approach to solving problems provides consistent and comprehensive solutions to problems that can be used as references. The principles and applications presented are applicable to many fields of engineering technology including civil, mechanical, construction, architectural, industrial, and manufacturing.