Engineering mechanics J.L. Meriam; L.G. Kraige; J.N. Bolton ; Vol. 1: Statics Known for its accuracy clarity and dependability Meriam Kraige and Boltons Engineering Mechanics: Statics has provided a solid foundation of mechanics principles for more than 60 years. Now in its eighth edition the text continues to help students develop their problem solving skills with an extensive variety of engaging problems related to engineering design. In addition to new homework problems the text includes a number of helpful sample problems. To help students build necessary visualization and problem solving skills the text strongly emphasizes drawing free body diagrams one of the most important skills needed to solve mechanics problems.