This second edition introduces the fundamentals of solid and fluid mechanics, showing the mathematical connections between these fields, and emphasizing the real-life applications of these concepts in engineering structures and design. Continuum mechanics ideas showcase these connections. It will also help readers to understand the similarities and differences between solids and fluids, to synthesize the course material, and to more readily understand the role of engineering mechanics in biomedical, mechanical, electrical, chemical, or other systems. The new edition includes a number of new case studies.