Pytel Andrew, Singer Ferdinand L. Strength of Materials

4th edition. — Addison-Wesley, 2001. — 592 p.Simplified approach for teaching strength of materials for college student. Good sample problems and illustrations.Today, more than ever, engineering applications are often interdisciplinary, involving the interrelationship of several of the basic engineering sciences (mechanical, electrical, chemical, etc.). Therefore the modem engineer must have a fundamental knowledge in each of these areas. An understanding of how bodies respond to applied loads, the main area of emphasis in Strength of Materials, is apart of this knowledge. Furthermore, for successful machine or structural design, a thorough mastery of strength of materials is a must.
The unique feature of this fourth edition, as compared with previous editions, is that it uses both SI* and U.S. Customary Units. Since the United States has yet to adopt the SI system as its standard, there remains a need for engineers here to be trained in both sets of units. In this edition, the problems to be solved are divided almost evenly between SI and U.S. Customary Units, thus allowing the instructor to determine the proper balance for his or her students.