An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Enhanced, SI Edition

Introduce your students to the latest developments in today's ever-changing field of mechanical engineering with Wickert/Lewis' Enhanced Edition of An Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, SI, 4th Edition.

This engaging approach demonstrates how engineers design hardware that builds and improves societies around the world. Students in their first two years of a mechanical engineering program or a closely related field can benefit as this edition emphasizes technical problem-solving skills with a balance of design, engineering analysis, and modern technology.

The authors present engineering as an exciting visual and graphical activity as this edition highlights real-world applications and interesting examples using approximately 300 engaging photographs and illustrations. WebAssign digital teaching tool helps you easily tailor the course to your needs as you give students the solid mechanical engineering foundation needed for future success.

About the Authors

A professor of mechanical engineering at Iowa State University, Dr. Jonathan Wickert teaches and conducts research in the areas of applied mechanics, dynamics, and mechanical vibration. As a researcher and consultant, he has worked with companies and federal agencies on a diverse range of engineering problems including computer disk drives and tape libraries, the manufacture of sheet metal, and various consumer products. Dr. Wickert received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.

A professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at the University at Buffalo -- SUNY, Dr. Kemper Lewis teaches and conducts research in the areas of mechanical design, system optimization, and decision modeling. As a researcher and consultant, he has worked with companies and federal agencies on a wide range of engineering design problems. Dr. Lewis received his B.S. in mechanical engineering and B.A. in mathematics from Duke University and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.