Engineering Mechanics Statics

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