Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics

Mechanics for Engineers: Dynamics

by Ferdinand P . Beer (Author), E.RussellJohnstonJr. (Author), E.RussellJohnstonJr. (Author), Ferdinand P . Beer (Author)

Synopsis

Providing first-rate treatment of rigid bodies without vector mechanics, this edition has extensive selection of new problems and end-of-chapter summaries.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 512
Edition: International 2 Revised ed
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (ISE Editions)
Published: 01 Jul 1987

ISBN 10: 0071001352
ISBN 13: 9780071001359

Author Bio
Born in France and educated in France and Switzerland, Ferdinand Beer held an M.S. degree from the Sorbonne and an Sc.D. degree in theoretical mechanics from the University of Geneva. He came to the United States after serving in the French army during the early part of World War II and taught for four years at Williams College in the Williams-MIT joint arts and engineering program. Following his service at Williams College, Beer joined the faculty of Lehigh University, where he taught for thirty-seven years. He held several positions, including the University Distinguished Professors Chair and Chairman of the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics Department. In 1995, Beer was awarded an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree by Lehigh University.