While covering the basic principles of mechanics in an example-driven format, this innovative book emphasizes critical thinking by presenting the reader with engineering situations. Compelling photorealistic art, and a robust photograph program helps readers to connect visually to the topics discussed. KEY TOPICS: Features strong coverage of FBDs and important ABET topics. Chapter topics include: Vectors; Forces; Systems of Forces and Moments; Objects in Equilibrium; Structures In Equilibrium; Centroids and Centers of Mass; Moments of Inertia; Friction; Internal Forces and Moments; Virtual Work and Potential Energy. MARKET: For professionals in mechanical, civil, aeronautical, or engineering mechanics fields.
This book presents the foundations and applications of statics by emphasizing the importance of visual analysis of topics-especially through the use of free body diagrams. This book also promotes a problem-solving approach to solving examples through its strategy, solution, discussion format in examples. Bedford/Fowler further includes design and computational examples that help instructors integrate these ABET 2000 requirements.
- NEW�??Strategy-Solution- Discussion�??Most examples follow this format.
- Promotes students thinking critically about the example vs. rote memorization.
- NEW�??Engineering Design�??Includes "Application to Engineering" examples that provide discussions of the uses of statics in engineering design.
- NEW�??Emphasizes Application�??Book places statics within the context of engineering practice by including applications from many fields of engineering.
- NEW�??Optional Student Software�??Working Model-based Simulation Software specifically for Bedford/Fowler.
- NEW�??Computational Mechanics Examples�??Provide optional self-contained examples designed to introduce students to the use of computers in engineering. Professors can use any programming language, or math solver of their choice.
- NEW�??Earlier coverage of distributed forces on beams (Ch. 7).
- NEW�??Earlier coverage of friction (Ch. 9).
- NEW�??Reorganized chapter on Internal Forces and Moments (Ch. 10).
- NEW�??Strengthened the already superior coverage of FBDs.
- NEW�??A revised discussion of loads (Ch. 6).
- NEW�??15% more homework problems.
- NEW�??A thoroughly revised Solution Manual�??Written by Wallace Fowler.
HALLMARK FEATURES
Problem Solving
Uses a "Strategy-Solution-Discussion" problem-solving methodology that explains how to approach problems, solve them, and critically judge the results
Visualization
- Stresses the importance of visual analysis, especially the use of free-body diagrams
- Develops figures gradually and employs "ghosting" techniques to clarify and emphasize concepts emulating the way an instructor teaches
Applications
- Places engineering mechanics within the context of engineering practice by including applications from many fields of engineering
- Introduces design principles with the "Application to Engineering" feature using concepts developed in preceding sections of the chapter
NEW FEATURES
- Includes section on distributed forces on beams earlier in the book-now in Chapter 7
- Presents Friction chapter earlier-now Chapter 9
- Reorganizes the material in Chapter 10, now called Internal Forces and Moments
- Strengthens already superior coverage of FBDs
- Presents a revised discussion of loads in Chapter 6
- Provides new examples throughout the book including the popular feature "Application to Engineering"
- Increases the number of homework problems by 15%
- Provides a thoroughly updated solution manual revised by Wallace Fowler
