Mechanics of Materials: With Applications in Excel^(r) covers the fundamentals of the mechanics of materials or strength of materials in a clear and easily understandable way. Each chapter explains the theory of the underlying principles and the applicable mathematical relations, offering examples that illustrate the application of the mathematical relations to physical situations. Then, homework problems arranged from the simplest to the most demanding are presented, along with a number of challenging review problems, to ensure comprehension of key concepts.