Mechanics of Materials – Andrew Pytel, Jaan Kiusalaas- 2nd Edition

The second edition of the mechanics of materials by Pytel and Kiusalaas is a concise examination of the fundamentals of the Mechanics of Materials.
The book maintains the hallmark organization of the previous edition, as well as the time-tested problem-solving methodology, which incorporates general lines of procedures and numerous examples of problems to help students ease through the transition of the theory to problem analysis.
Emphasis is placed on giving students the introduction to the field they need along with the problem-solving skills that will help them in their later studies. This is demonstrated in the text of the presentation of the fundamental principles before the introduction of advanced topics