About the Book Approximately 430 problems, which is about 30% of all problems, have been added to this edition and involve applications to many different fields of engineering. UPDATED! Review problems have been updated and placed at the end of each chapter, so that instructors can assign them as additional preparation for exams. REVISED! Improved Preliminary and Fundamental Problems, located just after each group of example problems, now feature expanded solutions in the back of the book. They offer simple applications of the concepts covered in each section and, therefore, provide the chance to develop problem-solving skills before attempting the standard problems that follow. These problems are an excellent way to prepare for exams – including the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. A new layout, with additional design features, provides a convenient display of the material. Almost all topics are presented in a one- or two-page spread to minimize page turning. UPDATED! Enhanced or updated photos illustrate how engineering principles apply to real-world situations, and how materials behave under load. REVISED! 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. Also available with MasteringEngineering™. This title is also available with MasteringEngineering, an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Interactive, self-paced tutorials provide individualized coaching to help students stay on track. With a wide range of activities available, students can actively learn, understand, and retain even the most difficult concepts. The text and MasteringEngineering work together to guide students through engineering concepts with a multi-step approach to problems. Adaptive Follow-Up Assignments are based on each student's past performance on his/her course work to date, including homework, tests, and quizzes. These provide additional coaching and targeted practice as needed, so students can master the material. Learning Catalytics™ helps instructors generate class discussion, guides lectures, and promotes peer-to-peer learning with real-time analytics. This interactive student-response tool, accompanied with Mastering with eText, allows instructors to use students’ smartphones, tablets, or laptops to engage them in more sophisticated tasks and thinking. Instructors can: Pose a variety of open-ended questions that help students develop critical-thinking skills Monitor responses to find out where students are struggling Use real-time data to adjust the instructional strategy and try other ways of engaging students during class Manage student interactions by automatically grouping students for discussion, teamwork, and peer-to-peer learning
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