Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, 2nd Edition

• An innovative illustration program uses engineering graph paper background and a hand sketched look shows students how they themselves should be documenting their solutions and how to utilize hand sketching to illustrate a concept to an outside party. A DRAW step included in every worked example reinforces the skill of drawing correct free body diagrams and inertial response diagrams.
• Analytical & structured problem-solving procedures:  A consistent analysis procedure is introduced early in the text and used consistently throughout all worked examples.  Several key steps are emphasized more than in most other texts, including explicitly listing ASSUMPTIONS made, and the importance of DRAW and CHECK as part of the solution. This approach is reinforced throughout-- unlike other texts more limited use of problem-solving techniques. Additionally, the problem-solving procedures are specifically developed for application to all classes of engineering problems, rather than limiting the approach to specific problem classes.
• Benefit: Students problem-solving skills are constantly developed and reinforced. Students learn a specific and necessary problem-solving process that they can apply to any class of engineering problem throughout their academic studies and professional career.
• Computation throughout:  selected examples and exercises make use of computational approaches. 

Pedagogy: To facilitate speedy access to key content we have included review and study tools, such as Chapter Objectives at the start of each chapter, and a Just the Facts section at the end of each chapter that summarizes key terms, key equations, and key concepts from the chapter. 

• Benefit: Key concepts are reinforced throughout the text for students; easier navigation and clear labeling increases student comprehension and motivation.

Unique, student-oriented writing approach: This text has been written with the student very explicitly in mind. The text speaks to those in the class who are trying to get their minds around the material the students.