Where to find answers for "Mechanical Vibration" textbook (Haym Baneroya)?

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of finding answers or solutions for problems presented in the "Mechanical Vibration" textbook by Haym Baneroya. Participants express concerns about the lack of answer keys or solution manuals, and explore alternative approaches to problem-solving and learning from the text.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses frustration over the absence of answers or a solution manual for the problems in the textbook.
  • Another participant suggests that instructor solution manuals are typically not available to students and recommends finding a similar textbook that provides solutions to some problems.
  • A different viewpoint emphasizes the intended use of the book, which involves reading, thinking critically, solving problems independently, and checking answers through various methods.
  • Participants discuss the idea of verifying solutions by using alternative methods or substituting results back into initial equations to confirm correctness.
  • One participant mentions the importance of performing a "reasonableness check" to assess if the answers make sense.
  • A final participant indicates a decision to use another textbook for problem-solving in the meantime.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on how to address the lack of solutions in the textbook. Multiple views on problem-solving strategies and the use of alternative resources are presented, indicating ongoing disagreement and exploration of the topic.

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Participants highlight the limitations of the textbook regarding the absence of answers, which may affect self-study and learning. There is also a mention of different approaches to verifying solutions, which may depend on individual understanding and methods.

Who May Find This Useful

This discussion may be useful for students or self-learners using the "Mechanical Vibration" textbook, as well as those seeking alternative problem-solving strategies in mechanical engineering or related fields.

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I really liked this book but the problems don't have answers at all (not even numerical one's at the back of the book). There is not even a solution manual to download or buy online. How am I supposed to use this book otherwise?
 

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Instructor Solution Manuals are not generally available to students (even those who are self-studying). Your best bet may be to find a similar textbook that does publish the solutions to half of the problems in the back of the book...
 
Mohrcircle said:
How am I supposed to use this book otherwise?

The intended use is this way: (1) you read the book, (2) you think carefully about what it says, (3) you work the problems on your own, and (4) you check your answers. You'll be amazed at how well it works and how much you will learn.
 
Dr.D said:
(4) you check your answers.
Check them by doing the problems two different ways? Is that what you mean?
 
Sometimes doing the problem by a second method is the best way. Other times, you can simply substitute your final results back into your initial equations to verify that you do in fact have a solution. This last presumes that you had the correct equations to start.

PS: The ot her check that should always be done is the "reasonableness check." Does the answer make sense, or is it out of the ball park?
 
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I guess I will use good old inman book for problems for now. Thanks for help anyways.
 
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