Organization and Approach. Each chapter is organized into well-defined sections that contain an explanation of specific topics, illustrative example problems, and a set of homework problems. The topics within each section are placed into subgroups defined by boldface titles.
The purpose of this is to present a structured method for introducing each new definition or concept and to make the book convenient for later reference and review. Chapter Contents. Each chapter begins with a photo demonstrating a broad-range application of the material within the chapter. A bulleted list of the chapter contents is provided to give a general overview of the material that will be covered. Emphasis on Free-Body Diagrams. Drawing a free-body diagram is particularly important when solving problems, and for this reason this step is strongly emphasized throughout the book.
In particular, within the statics coverage some sections are devoted to show how to draw free-body diagrams. Specific homework problems have also been added to develop this practice. Procedures for Analysis. A general procedure for analyzing any mechanics problem is presented at the end of the first chapter. Then this procedure is customized to relate to specific types of problems that are covered throughout the book.
This unique feature provides the student with a logical and orderly method to follow when applying the theory. The example problems are solved using this outlined method in order to clarify its numerical application. Realize, however, that once the relevant principles have been mastered and enough confidence and judgment have been obtained, the student can then develop his or her own procedures for solving problems.
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A full-page illustration begins each chapter and indicates a broad-range application of the chapter material. Chapter Objectives are then provided to give a general overview of the material that will be covered. Thorough End-of-Chapter Reviews include a summary of the important concepts, accompanied by relevant equations and art. Appendixes provide a source for review and a listing of tabular data.
Appendix A covers information on the centroid and the moment of inertia of an area. Appendixes B and C list tabular data for structural shapes, and the deflection and slopes of various types of beams and shafts. In particular, within the statics coverage some sections are devoted to show how to draw free-body diagrams. Specific homework problems have also been added to develop this practice. Review problems have been updated and placed at the end of each chapter, so that instructors can assign them as additional preparation for exams.
Procedures for Analysis, which is a unique feature found throughout the book, provides students with a logical and orderly method to follow when applying the theory. All example problems are presented in a concise manner and in a style that is easy to understand.
General Analysis and Design Problems comprise the majority of problems in the book and depict realistic situations encountered in engineering practice.
Some of these problems come from actual products used in industry. Preliminary Problems can be found throughout the text, just before the Fundamental Problems. Normally the solutions require little or no calculation, and as such, these problems provide a basic understanding of the concepts before they are applied numerically.
All the solutions are given in the back of the text. Improved Fundamental Problems are located just after the Preliminary Problems. They offer students basic applications of the concepts covered in each section, and they help provide the chance to develop their problem-solving skills" The Important Points feature provides a summary of the most important concepts in a section. Conceptual Problems, located at the end of several chapters, encourage students to apply principles to real-world problems, as depicted in a photo.
Homework Problems stimulate student interest by depicting realistic situations encountered in engineering practice. Problems are typically arranged in order of increasing difficulty. Answers to all but every fourth problem are listed in the back of the book.
A new layout, with additional design features, provides a convenient display of the material. Nearly all topics are presented in a one- or two-page spread to minimize page turning. Enhanced or updated photos are used to illustrate how engineering principles apply to real-world situations, and how materials behave under load.
Photorealistic Art, in the form of 3D figures, is rendered with photographic quality. Illustrated figures connect to the 3D nature of engineering. Particular attention is given to providing an understandable view of any physical object, its dimensions, and vectors.
Conceptual Understanding. Through the use of photographs placed throughout the book, the theory is applied in a simplified way in order to illustrate some of its more important conceptual features and instill the physical meaning of many of the terms used in the equations.
These simplified applications increase interest in the subject matter and better prepare the student to understand the examples and solve problems. Expanded Solutions for some of the fundamental problems now have more detailed solutions, including artwork, for better clarification.
Also, some of the more difficult problems have additional hints along with its answer when given in the back of the book. Updated and re-written material throughout, enhances clarity and makes the text more current. Some of the artwork has also been enlarged and improved to support these changes.
Content Revisions are incorporated in each section of the text after being carefully reviewed and, in some areas, the material has been redeveloped to better explain the concepts. New to This Edition. Share a link to All Resources. Instructor Resources. Websites and online courses. Other Student Resources.
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