Nationally regarded authors Andrew Pytel and Jaan Kiusalaas bring a depth of experience to the Second Editions of ENGINEERING MECHANICS: STATICS AND DYNAMICS that can't be surpassed. They have refined their solid coverage of this material without overloading it with extraneous detail. Their extensive teaching experience at The Pennsylvania State University gives them first-hand knowledge of students' learning skill levels and how the study of mechanics needs to tie to the real world. Their presentation is designed to teach students how to effectively analyze a problem before plugging numbers into formulas. This approach benefits students tremendously as they encounter real life problems that may not always fit into standard formulas. These books are designed with a rich, concise, one-color presentation at a substantially lower cost than competing texts.

New edition of a textbook that stresses the concept of problem solving as a whole, involving thought, analysis, and understanding from beginning to end. This edition features sample problems designed to help readers focus on the thought process required in analyzing a problem before beginning mathematical calculations, rewritten chapter introductions, and an equal division of problems between SI and US units. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews@booknews.com)

This second volume of Pytel/Kiusalaas's two-volume series teaches students the basic mechanical behaviour of materials in motion (dynamics), while developing their mastery of engineering methods of analyzing and solving problems.

Introduction to Dynamics Dynamics of a Particle: Rectangular Coordinates Dynamics of a Particle: Curvilinear Coordinates Work-Energy and Impulse-Momentum Principle for a Particle Dynamics of Particle Systems Planar Kinematics of Rigid Bodies Planar Kinetics of Rigid Bodies: Force-Mass-Acceleration Method Planar Kinetics of Rigid Bodies: Work-Energy and Impulse-Momentum Methods Rigid-Body Dynamics in Three Dimensions Vibrations