Mechanics of Materials,
11th edition
Russell C. Hibbeler
Mechanics of Materials excels in providing a clear
and thorough presentation of the theory and application
of mechanics of materials principles. Mechanics
of Materials empowers students to succeed by drawing
upon Professor Hibbeler’s decades of classroom
experience and his knowledge of how students learn.
The text is shaped by the comments and suggestions
of hundreds of reviewers in the teaching profession,
as well as many of his students.
The 11th Edition features approximately 30%, or about
430 problems, which involve applications to many different
fields of engineering.
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Hallmark features
New and updated features
» Re-written material provides further clarification of concepts
and enhanced accuracy.
» New photos and photorealistic art show how the principles apply
to real-world situations and how materials behave under load.
» Approximately 30% new problems involve applications to many
different fields of engineering.
» Improved Preliminary and Fundamental Problems offer more
chances for students to practice basic applications and develop their
problem-solving skills. Some new Fundamental Problems have been
added, along with their partial solutions.
» End-of-Chapter Review Problems with solutions let students check
their work and understanding. Review Problems can also be assigned
to test students’ skills before class or exams.
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» Procedures for Analysis provide a logical, orderly method
for analyzing general and specific mechanics problems.
» Important Points summarize crucial concepts and what
should be known to apply the theory to solve problems.
» End-of-Chapter Reviews provide a concise self-study
tool. Each important point is accompanied by the relevant
equation and art.
» Conceptual Problems engage students in thinking through
a real-life situation depicted in a photo.
» Free-Body Diagram Problems let students practice key skills
in solving equilibrium problems.
» Homework Problems with various levels of difficulty
let students apply their knowledge to realistic situations.