Mechanics of Materials
By Barry J. Goodno, James M. Gere
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Give students a rigorous, complete, and integrated treatment of the mechanics of materials -- an essential subject in mechanical, civil, and structural engineering. This leading text, Goodno/Gere’s MECHANICS OF MATERIALS, 9E, examines the analysis and design of structural members subjected to tension, compression, torsion, and bending -- laying the foundation for further study.
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Give students a rigorous, complete, and integrated treatment of the mechanics of materials -- an essential subject in mechanical, civil, and structural engineering. This leading text, Goodno/Gere’s MECHANICS OF MATERIALS, 9E, examines the analysis and design of structural members subjected to tension, compression, torsion, and bending -- laying the foundation for further study.
EACH CHAPTER CONCLUDES WITH A DETAILED SUMMARY AND REVIEW. These helpful summaries and review sections highlight all of the important concepts and formulas in the chapter. Students can use them as valuable study aids to prepare for mid-term and final examinations.
BOOK OFFERS THE BEST FE EXAM PREPARATION IN THE MARKET. An invaluable appendix includes more than 150 problems typical in type and format to those found on the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) Examination to assist students in preparing for success on the exam.
FREE BODY DIAGRAMS REINFORCE STUDENT UNDERSTANDING. These diagrams appear throughout the book to ensure comprehension of fundamental concepts from statics, which is a prerequisite for this course.
BOOK OFFERS UNMATCHED CLARITY AND ACCURACY YOU CAN TRUST. The author team has invested significant effort in designing, checking, and proofreading both the explanatory text and all supporting examples and problems.
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Chapters
1. Tension, Compression, and Shear
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