Ferdinand P. Beer (Deceased),
Lehigh University E. Russell Johnston, Jr.,
University of Connecticut John T. DeWolf,
University of Connecticut
ISBN: 0072980907 Copyright year: 2006
Supplements
S.M.A.R.T. (Self-paced, Mechanics, Algorithmic, Review and Tutorial)
Developed by George Staab and Brooks Breeden of The Ohio State University, S.M.A.R.T. brings engineering mechanics to life through the development of free-body and kinetic diagrams and the use of animation. The online tutorial also offers algorithmically generated quizzes that differ from many algorithmic quiz banks by offering clearer graphics, suggested solutions, and by actively engaging students in the learning process rather than offering only rote problem solving. S.M.A.R.T. can also be used as a classroom presentation tool and is ideal for online courses.
Mechanics of Materials through Animation
Developed by Hamid Davoodi at North Carolina State University, these text-specific online animations effectively illustrate important concepts in each chapter. A colorful and clear presentation makes the animations Ideal for classroom lectures and appealing to visual learners.
Online Learning Center (OLC)
The 4th edition Online Learning Center is your one-stop shop for supplemental materials. With passwords given by their instructors, students have access to the S.M.A.R.T. tutorial, animations for each chapter, along with important web links and self-quizzes. A number of instructor resources including course organization guides, lecture powerpoints, image powerpoints, and presentation tools are available as well.
Instructor’s and Solutions Manual
This comprehensive print manual, thoroughly checked for accuracy, provides hand-written solutions to all text homework problems in a one problem per page format. The manual also provides tables suggesting a sequence of homework problems such that instructors can teach for six semesters and not assign the same problems.
Lecture PowerPoints
Created by J. Walt Oler at Texas Tech University, these chapter-level PowerPoints (featured on the OLC) illustrate concepts in a clear and succinct manner, making them ideal for classroom presentation.
PowerPoint Images
A complete set of images from the text (in convenient jpeg format on the OLC) allows for the easy creation of homework assignments, texts, and transparencies.
Self Quizzes
Featured on the Online Learning Center, these self-quizzes provide students with additional review for each chapter.
Course Organization Guides
Provided on the instructor portion of the Online Learning Center, these grids outline homework problems by concept and suggest assignments such that instructors can assign different homework problems each semester for six consecutive semesters.
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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