Statics and Mechanics of Materials

Our original objective in writing this book was to present the foundations and applications of statics and mechanics of materials as we do in the classroom. We used many sequences of figures, emulating the gradual development of a figure by a teacher explaining a concept. We stressed the importance of visual analysis in gaining understanding, especially through the use of free-body diagrams. Because inspiration is so conducive to learning, we based many of our examples and problems on a variety of modern engineering applications. Key Series Features This volume completes our series in Engineering Mechanics that includes Engineering Mechanics-Statics,Third Edition, by Bedford and Fowler Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics,Third Edition, by Bedford and Fowler Engineering Mechanics-Statics & Dynamics,Third Edition, by Bedford and Fowler Engineering Mechanics-Statics Principles,by Bedford and Fowler Engineering Mechanics-Dynamics Principles,by Bedford and Fowler Engineering Mechanics-Statics & Dynamics Principles,by Bedford and Fowler Mechanics of Materialsby Bedford and Liechti Statics and Mechanics of Materialsby Bedford, Fowler, and Liechti (this volume) Positive responses from users and reviewers have led us to retain the basic organization, content, and features. During our preparation of this volume, we examined how we presented each concept, example, figure, summary statement, and problem. Where necessary, we made changes, additions, or deletions to simplify and clarify the presentation. This volume features Problems that contain elements of engineering design have been marked with a new Dicon. We have added new examples where users indicated more were needed. Many of the new examples continue our emphasis on realistic and motivational applications and engineering design. New sets of Study Questionsappear after most sections to help students check their retention of key concepts. Each example is clearly labeled for its teaching purpose. A redesigned text and added photographs throughout help students connect the text real world applications and situations. Examples that Teach The Strategy/Solution/Discussion framework employed by most of our examples is designed to emphasize the critical importance of good problem-solving skills. Our objective is to teach students how to approach problems and critically judge the results. Commitment to Students and Instructors In preparing this volume and the accompanying solutions manual, we have taken precautions to ensure accuracy to the best of our ability. We have each solved the new problems in an effort to be sure that their answers are correct and that they are of an appropriate level of difficulty. Karim Nohra of the University of South Florida also checked the text, examples, problems and solutions manual. Any errors that remain are the responsibility of the authors. We welcome communication from students and instructors concerning errors or areas for improvement. Our mailing address is Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas 78712. Our electronic mail address is abedford@mail.utexas.edu. Supplements Instructor''s Solutions ManualThis supplement, available to instructors contains complete solutions to all of the problems and several sample syllabi. Each solution comes with problem statement as well as associated artwork. Study Packsare designed to give students the tools to improve their mechanics study skills. They consists of three study components: a free body-diagram workbook, a Visualization CD based on Working Model Software, and an access code to a website with 500 sample Statics and Dynamics problems and solutions. Free-Body Diagram Workbookprepared by Peter Schiavone of the University of Alberta. This workbook begins with a tutorial on free body diagrams and then includes 50 practice problems of progressing difficulty with complete solutions. Further "strategies and tips" help students understand how to use the diagrams in solving the accompanying problems. Working Model CDcontains 25 pre-set simulations of Statics examples that include questions for further exploration. Simulations are powered by the Working Model Engine and were created with actual artwork from the text to enhance their correlation with the text. Password-Protected Websitecontains 500 sample Statics and Dynamics problems for students to study. All problems are supplemental and do not appear in this volume. Student passwords are printed on the inside cover of the Free-Body Diagram Workbook. To access this site, students should go to http://www.prenhall.com/bedfordand follow the on-line directions to register. The Study Packs are available as a stand-alone item or can be bundled with this volume at additional cost. Order stand-alone Study Packs with the ISBN 0-13-061574-9. MATLAB/ Mathcad TutorialsTwenty tutorials showing how to use computational software in engineering mechanics. Each tutorial discusses a basic mechanics concept, and then shows how to solve a specific problem related to this concept using MATLAB/Mathcad. There are twenty tutorials each for MATLAB and Mathcad, and are available in PDF format from the password-protected area of the Bedford website. Passwords appear in each student study pack. Worksheets were developed by Ronald Larsen and Stephen Hunt of Montana State University-Bozeman. Website-- http://www.prenhall.com/bedfordcontains mechanics multiple-choice and True/False quizzes developed by Karim Nohra of the University of South Florida. Web Assessment, MATLAB/Mathcad tutorials, and Study Pack questions and solutions are all available at the password protected part of this website. Passwords for the protected portion are printed in the Statics Study Pack. ADAMS Simulations for DynamicsMechanical Dynamics, Inc. has created over 100 simulations of problems from Dynamicsusing their ADAMS simulation/protyping software. Professors and students can simulate an( observe the effects of changing parameters in systems and gain deeper insight into their behavior. Simulations also come with an accompanying avi "movie" file. Files are located at the password-protected part of the website. Students should use their study pack passwords and professors should contact their Prentice Hall representative for professor access. Qualified adopters may also be able to obtain free site licenses. Contact university@adams.comfor more information. Web Assessment SoftwarePH Grade Assist lets students solve static problems with randomized variables so each student solves a slightly different problem. For more information and pricing, contact your local Prentice Hall representative or visit http://www.prenhall.com/bedfordand choose Engineering Mechanics.Bedford, Anthony M. is the author of 'Statics and Mechanics of Materials', published 2002 under ISBN 9780130285935 and ISBN 0130285935.