Mechanics of Materials in SI Units

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Beer and Johnston’s Mechanics of Materials is the uncontested leader for the teaching of solid mechanics. Used by thousands of students around the globe since publication, Mechanics of Materials, provides a precise presentation of the subject illustrated with numerous engineering examples that students both understand and relate to theory and application.

The tried and true methodology for presenting material gives your student the best opportunity to succeed in this course. From the detailed examples, to the homework problems, to the carefully developed solutions manual, you and your students can be confident the material is clearly explained and accurately represented.

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Connect is available with the seventh edition of Beer and Johnston, Mechanics of Materials. This innovative and powerful new system helps your students learn more efficiently and gives you the ability to assign homework problems simply and easily. Problems are graded automatically, and the results are recorded immediately. Track individual student performance—by question, assignment, or in relation to the class overall with detailed grade reports. ConnectPlus provides students with all the advantages of Connect, plus 24/7 access to an eBook.

McGraw-Hill’s LearnSmart is a proven adaptive learning program that helps students learn faster, study more efficiently, and retain more knowledge through a series of adaptive questions. This innovative study tool pinpoints concepts the student does not understand and maps out a personalized plan for success.

S.M.A.R.T. Problem-Solving Method In this edition, Mechanics of Materials example problems are solved using S.M.A.R.T—Strategy, Modeling, Analysis, Reflect, and Think. This concrete strategy helps students build a strong set of habits for successful completion and execution of the course's many problems.