Vector Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics

by Ferdinand P. Beer, E. Russell Johnston Jr., Phillip J. Cornwell

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. This edition has undergone a complete rewrite to modernize and streamline the language through the text. 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.

McGraw-Hill's Connect, is also available as an optional, add on item. 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.

Genres: Engineering, Textbooks, Physics, Technical, Reference

896 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1972

About the author

Ferdinand Pierre Beer (1915–2003) was a French mechanical engineer and university professor. He spent most of his career as a member of the faculty at Lehigh University, where he served as the chairman of the mechanics and mechanical engineering departments. His most significant contribution was the co-authorship of several textbooks in the field of mechanics, which have been widely cited and utilized in engineering education.

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Reviews

[Mike Gardog · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the fourth edition, which combined statics and dynamics all neatly packed into 926 pages! Statics was phenomenal and I soaked up an amazing amount that quarter. Dynamics, not so much. Maybe because the topics is more challenging than Statics. Good job Beer & Johnston (E. Russell Johnston, Jr. - co-author).

[Fernan Roice · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is so helpful for engineering students

[Larry Gerovac · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better be at the top of your game to try this textbook on your own. Before trying this book you should have completed statics, the analysis of bodies at rest. When I took Dynamics at NIU, I used this book to enhance my understanding. I don't think I could have gotten through this book without a professors guidance in the class.

[Jacob · Rating 1 out of 5]

wow. i totally hated everything about this book!

[Allie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only sections of the book you really need to read are the summary sections that come right before each set of problems.

[Nuh Ebenhaezer · Rating 1 out of 5]

how i can read this book?

[Somebody · Rating 3 out of 5]

Textbook for a crappy class

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[Ajayi Olalekan · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is a very good book

[Ajayi Olalekan · Rating 5 out of 5]

it is a very good book

[Leonardo Álvarez-Vázquez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buen libro para estudiar dinámica.

[Raihan · Rating 5 out of 5]

i think i can read it