Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (4th Edition) [Hardcover]

Leonard Spiegel (Author), George F. Limbrunner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 21, 2003 | ISBN-10: 0130938262 | ISBN-13: 978-0130938268 | Edition: 4

For one/two-semester, undergraduate-level courses in Statics and Strengths of Materials, Strength of Materials, and Engineering Mechanics in the disciplines of Engineering Technology. Focusing on the fundamentals of material statics and strength, this text presents a non-Calculus-based, elementary, analytical, and practical approach, with rigorous, comprehensive example problems that follow the explanation of theory and very complete homework problems that allow students to practice the material. The goal of the text is to provide students with the necessary mechanics background for more advanced and specialized areas of study in the many fields of engineering technology--e.g., civil, mechanical, construction, architectural, industrial, and manufacturing.

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This text provides thorough coverage of all basic statics and strength topics in an applied, step-by-step presentation that is ideal for undergraduate engineering technology students. New coverage based on recent trends in the field and the latest standards for AISC Load and Resistance Factor Design, introduces students to this new industry standard. All material is presented at a mathematics level which does not require the use of calculus. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Focusing on mastery of the basics, Applied Statics and Strength of Materials, Fourth Edition, presents a non-calculus based elementary, analytical, and practical approach to the principles and physical concepts of statics and strength of materials. The book features a rigorous, comprehensive step-by-step problem-solving approach; an abundance of worked-out example problems and homework problems; and a focus on principles and applications for many fields of engineering technology.

Features of this text include:

• A summary at the end of each chapter presents a thumbnail sketch of the important concepts presented in the chapter.
• Problems at the end of each chapter are grouped and referenced to a specific section. These problems are followed by a group of supplemental problems provided for review purposes. Generally, problems are arranged in order of increasing difficulty.
• Each chapter is written to introduce more complex material gradually.
• Design and analysis aids are included in an extensive appendix section, making the book self-contained. Both U.S. Customary and SI data are presented.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 656 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 4 edition (June 21, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0130938262
• ISBN-13: 978-0130938268
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #802,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Applied Statics and Strength of Materials, August 26, 2000

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Edwin G. Kippenhan (Tamuning, Gu USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

This book presents complicated problems in an easy to follow step by step manner. Calculus is not required to work the problems. An excellent reference or text.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not very good instructions..., September 24, 2008

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This review is from: Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (4th Edition) (Hardcover)

This book is just okay. The book has fairly good explanations of the ideas, but in the "step by step" examples, they don't always tell you what they're doing. I don't know if they're just assuming I'll catch it, but if you're trying to figure out how to do the problem, it's sometimes very hard to understand how they get what they do. My college professor doesn't like this book for that reason either, but I guess there's not much to choose from in this area...

And there ARE answers to the odd numbered questions in the back of the book, which helps.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to engineering, July 26, 2011

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This review is from: Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (5th Edition) (Hardcover)

I had to purchase this book for a class and it is a great introductory book. The book is non calc based so not everything is covered but if you need to communicate with an engineer and learn engineering terminonlogy this is the book for you. Several topics are covered such as simple truss anaylsis and load distribution as well thermal effects on building materials. Material testing regulations and standards are also discussed. There are many more topics covered that can put you on track when communicating with an engineer. I am a carpenter and communicating with engineers is sometimes an everyday event. Knowing engineering basics helps tremedously.