Engineering Mechanics: Statics (2nd Edition)
* 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 FEATURESProblem SolvingUses a "Strategy-Solution-Discussion" problem-solving methodology that explains how to approach problems, solve them, and critically judge the resultsVisualization* 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 teachesApplications* 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 chapterNEW 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