Ferdinand P. Beer (Deceased),
Lehigh University E. Russell Johnston, Jr.,
University of Connecticut John T. DeWolf,
University of Connecticut
ISBN: 0072980907 Copyright year: 2006
Feature Summary
New to the Fourth Edition:
The text offers over 1600 homework problems, known for their accuracy and careful development, with 50% new or revised for the 4th edition.
The text photo program has been expanded to include updated in-chapter photographs.
The pedagogical changes that made the 3rd Edition so successful are retained in the 4th edition, including: a review of statics and the use of free-body diagrams, a section introducing a problem-solving methodology, and a Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT) Exam appendix.
All users have access to a free Interactive Mechanics of Materials Tutorial, moved online for the 4th edition, featuring theoretical explanations coupled with examples and quizzes based directly on key concepts from the text.
The custom website now offers even more student and instructor resources including animations for each chapter, lecture powerpoints, course organization tools, image files and helpful weblinks.
To obtain an instructor login for this Online Learning Center, ask your local sales representative.
If you're an instructor thinking about adopting this textbook, request a free copy for review.
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