An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
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By Dr. Jonathan Wickert
Gain insight into today's ever-emerging field of mechanical engineering as you develop an appreciation for how engineers design the hardware that builds and improves societies around the world. AN INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, 4E is an ideal resource during your first or second year of your mechanical engineering program. It's also a useful tool if you are pursuing a closely related field. The book balances timely treatments of technical problem-solving skills, design, engineering analysis, and modern technology to provide the solid mechanical engineering foundation you need for future success.
Expanded Problem Sets: Approximately 100 new end-of-chapter problems have been added, offering a broader range of fundamental questions to reinforce key concepts and provide more practice opportunities.
Enhanced Digital Resources: A suite of digital tools is now included, such as "Read It" links to the MindTap eBook for deeper exploration, "Watch It" instructional videos to support visual learning, chapter quizzes for self-assessment, and Expanded Problems (EP) that guide students through complex problems step-by-step.
Instructor Support Materials: The edition includes a comprehensive set of resources for educators, such as customizable lecture slides, an image library, an instructor’s solutions manual, and guides for teaching online to enhance teaching flexibility and effectiveness.