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 new case studies and enhancements in 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 Education'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.
