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Extreme in some cases, lacking in others
This is an excellent workbook. I refuse to call it a textbook, since it functions better as a source for homework problems (it fails there in some cases, too). There is little in explanation, in addition, the chapters follow a confusing order in which one chapter doesn't build on the chapter before. We like to cover the basics before talking about specific cases involving trusses, friction, and 3d equilibrium. This book does not do that. It likes to cover 2d first, then cover everything in 3d, including centroids, and center of mass/gravity at the end of the course.

Besides an inconsistant flow of material, a good 75% of the problems are not usable, either because they are too complicated at this level or are inappropriate for the material at hand. Thankfully, this book is designed so that every problem does not have to be solved by the student and still understand the material.

All problems in the application chapters are real-world, and the 25% that work, work well. They do the job, and as some student have put it, are enjoyable to work with.

It takes a caring engineering mechanics department and staff to get this book to work in the classroom. When it works, it's the best workbook available. If the students are set out on their own however, expect means in the high 50s. It's one of those books.

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this book is very good for ours students
I study the book of pytel t think this book is very good for our study of statics. but we have a trouble to solve the problum. if we have the exact solution we can study more easily and speeding if you have any solution data give me the list of solution thank you ps : past email hope