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Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Statics and Dynamics, 7/e

Ferdinand P. Beer, Lehigh University
E. Russell Johnston, Jr., University of Connecticut
Elliot R. Eisenberg, Pennsylvania State University
William E. Clausen, Ohio State University
George H. Staab, Ohio State University

ISBN: 007230491x
Copyright year: 2004

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  • A careful, step-by-step presentation is followed in each unit of each chapter. Each unit can be covered in one class. Every chapter is organized as follows: an opening photograph, helping students visualize key concepts is followed by a chapter introduction, theory sections, and Sample Problems (that are set up in the same way students will solve the end of unit problems). Solving Problems On Your Own, focusing on the concepts introduced in the given unit, appear prior to the unit problems. At the end of each chapter (which contains several units), students find a review and summary section with notes for review and examples and cross references to key sections. Finally, a review problem section ties together several concepts from that chapter and a computer problems section also introduces problems integrating chapter concepts.
  • Liberal use of free-body diagrams (graphical representation of objects where arrows indicate forces acting on object) in Statics and effective-forces diagrams in Dynamics. By placing the emphasis on "free-body-diagram equations" rather than on the standard algebraic equations of motion, a more intuitive and more complete understanding of fundamental principles is achieved.
  • Effective use of 4-color helps students distinguish between different vectors: red=accelerations and forces (applied and effective) green=velocities, blue=displacements.
  • The well-designed and illustrated Sample Problems, a signature Beer and Johnston text feature, allow students to see important key problem types with their solution laid out on a single page, and organized to provide a model for student problem solving. Sample Problems serve the dual purpose of amplifying the text and demonstrating the type of neat and orderly work that students should cultivate in their own solutions.
  • Review and Summary sections at the end of each chapter provide students with a valuable study tool. Reviewers found these chapter reviews to be one of the strongest features of the text and the best available in the market.
Beer & Johnston: Vector Mechanics for Engineers, Statics & Dynamics, 7/e

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