A primary objective in a first course in mechanics is to help develop a
student's ability first to analyze problems in a simple and logical
manner, and then to apply basic principles to their solutions. A strong
conceptual understanding of these basic mechanics principles is
essential for successfully solving mechanics problems. This edition of
Vector Mechanics for Engineers will help instructors achieve these
goals. Continuing in the spirit of its successful previous editions,
this edition provides conceptually accurate and thorough coverage
together with a significant refreshment of the exercise sets and online
delivery of homework problems to your students.
The 12th edition has added one case study per chapter and enhancements
throughout the text and in Connect. The hallmark of the Beer-Johnston
series has been the problem sets.This edition is no different. Over 650
of the homework problems in the text are new or revised. One of the
characteristics of the approach used in this book is that mechanics of
particles is clearly separated from the mechanics of rigid bodies. This
approach makes it possible to consider simple practical applications at
an early stage and to postpone the introduction of the more difficult
concepts. Additionally, Connect has over 100 Free-Body Diagram Tool
Problems and Process-Oriented Problems.
McGraw-Hill's Connect, is also available. Connect is the only integrated
learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to
deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, how they need it,
so that class time is more effective. Connect allows the professor to
assign homework, quizzes, and tests easily and automatically grades and
records the scores of the student's work. Problems are randomized to
prevent sharing of answers an may also have a "multi-step solution"
which helps move the students' learning along if they experience
difficulty.
