Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics, 16th edition

Published by Pearson (March 4, 2026) © 2027
Russell C. Hibbeler

Title overview

For Statics, Dynamics, and combined Statics & Dynamics courses.

A proven approach to conceptual understanding and problem solving

Engineering Mechanics: Statics & Dynamics is a clear and thorough presentation of engineering mechanics theory and application, drawing upon the author’s decades in the classroom and his intuition for student learning. This trusted text has been shaped by the comments and suggestions of many of the author’s students, along with hundreds of reviewers in the teaching profession.

The 16th Edition clarifies narrative and reinforces accuracy throughout, and adds new Fundamental Problems, photos, and homework problems.

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Hallmark features of this title

  • 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.

New and updated features of this title

  • Revised narrative further clarifies some concepts, and accuracy has been enhanced throughout the book.
  • New Fundamental Problems have been added, along with their partial solutions which are given in the back of the book.
  • New photos: Real-world applications are depicted in over 15 new or updated photos placed throughout.
    • These photos generally are used to explain how the relevant principles apply to real-world situations and how materials behave under load.
  • Approximately 30% new Problems in this revision involve applications to many different fields of engineering.

Key features

Features of Mastering Engineering for the 16th Edition

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  • New Interactive Assignments offer a new assignment format, blending author content and mixed media into a seamless learning path. Instructors can create assignments easily with a simple added step in their Mastering course setup, and easily edit the order of content.
  • Early Alerts use predictive analytics based on a student's work, such as correct answers on the first try. They let you identify and support struggling students as early as possible, even if their scores are not a cause for concern.
  • Setup-and-Solve exercises step students through the problem-solving process, similar to what instructors model during class. This reinforces conceptual understanding of the process applied in approaching the problem and mirrors what students will be expected to do on a quiz or test.
  • Tutorial homework problems emulate the instructor's office-hour environment, guiding students through concepts in multi-step problems. Wrong-answer specific feedback is given, along with optional hints to break a problem down further. Adaptive Follow-ups provide extra targeted practice after a homework assignment to address gaps in understanding.
  • Video Solutions offer step-by-step solution walkthroughs of representative homework problems from the text. Interactive Figures help students visualize course concepts that are difficult to comprehend from static images alone.
  • Learning Outcomes Summaries track student or class performance for learning outcomes. All assignable content has been tagged to ABET Learning Outcomes for you, or you can add your own.

Features of Pearson+ eTextbook for the 16th Edition

  • 3 different types of author-developed videos reinforce basic theory and applying principles.
    • The first set provides a self-test of the material related to the theory and concepts presented in the book; the second provides a self-test of the example problems and the basic procedures used for their solution; the third provides an engagement for solving the Fundamental Problems throughout the book.
    • Professor Hibbeler expertly demonstrates how to solve problems, models the best way to reach a solution, and gives students extra opportunities to practice honing their problem-solving skills.
    • He also summarizes key concepts from the text, supported by additional figures, animations and photos.

Table of contents

  • 1. General Principles 
  • 2. Force Vectors 
  • 3. Equilibrium of a Particle 
  • 4. Force System Resultants 
  • 5. Equilibrium of a Rigid Body 
  • 6. Structural Analysis 
  • 7. Internal Forces 
  • 8. Friction 
  • 9. Center of Gravity and Centroid 
  • 10. Moments of Inertia 
  • 11. Virtual Work
  • 12. Kinematics of a Particle
  • 13. Kinetics of a Particle: Force and Acceleration
  • 14. Kinetics of a Particle: Work and Energy
  • 15. Kinetics of a Particle: Impulse and Momentum
  • 16. Planar Kinematics of a Rigid Body
  • 17. Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Force and Acceleration
  • 18. Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Work and Energy
  • 19. Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body: Impulse and Momentum
  • 20. Three-Dimensional Kinematics of a Rigid Body
  • 21. Three-Dimensional Kinetics of a Rigid Body
  • 22. Vibrations
    • APPENDIX: Mathematical Review and Expressions
    Fundamental Problem Solutions and Answers
    Answers to Selected Problems
    Index

Author bios

About our author

R.C. Hibbeler graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana with a BS in Civil Engineering (majoring in Structures) and an MS in Nuclear Engineering. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University. Professor Hibbeler’s professional experience includes postdoctoral work in reactor safety and analysis at Argonne National Laboratory, and structural and stress analysis work at Chicago Bridge and Iron, as well as at Sargent and Lundy in Chicago. He has practiced engineering in Ohio, New York, and Louisiana.

Professor Hibbeler currently teaches both civil and mechanical engineering courses at the University of Louisiana - Lafayette. In the past, he has taught at the University of Illinois at Urbana, Youngstown State University, Illinois Institute of Technology, and Union College.

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