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The Fifth Edition of MECHANICS OF MATERIALS continues its legacy as the classic, definitive textbook for solid mechanics. This new edition has been edited and polished for clarity throughout, while care has been taken to preserve the highly praised features of the earlier editions. The text maintains an emphasis on presenting the fundamental concepts and applications of mechanics of materials in a manner that develops student understanding along with analytical and problem-solving skills.
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A textbook devoted to the branch of applied mathematics that deals with behavior of solid bodies subjected to various types of loading. The main topics covered in the book are the analysis and design of structural members subjected to tension, compression, torsion, and bending, including such fundamental concepts as stresses and strains, deformations and displacements, elasticity and inelasticity, strain energy, and load-carrying capacity. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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