Strength of Materials, Part 1 and Part 2 [Hardcover]

S. Timoshenko (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0898746213 | ISBN-13: 978-0898746211 | Publication Date: June 1, 1983 | Edition: 3

Strength of Materials - Part. 1: Elementary Theory and Problems contains the essential material that is usually covered in required courses of strength of materials in our engineering schools.

Strength of Materials - Part. 2: Advanced Theory and Problems contains the later developments that are of practical importance in the fields of strength of materials, and theory of elasticity. Complete derivations of problems of practical interest are given in most cases.

The books are illustrated with a number of problems to which solutions are presented. In many cases, the problems are chosen so as to widen the field covered by the text and to illustrate the application of the theory in the solution of design problems.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1010 pages
• Publisher: Krieger Pub Co; 3 edition (June 1, 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898746213
• ISBN-13: 978-0898746211
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 6.5 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,027,191 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How Mechanic seems easy with Pr. Timoshenko !, September 8, 2003

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Fabrice E. Leclere (France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Strength of Materials, Part 1 and Part 2 (Hardcover)

In these two volumes, Pr. Timoshenko explained all you have to know when you meet mechanical difficulties before a problem.

In the 2nd volume, Pr. Timoshenko give a very understandable demonstration of the resolution of all kind of mechanical problems (plaque, shell, beam...), and moreover you can find theses demonstrations in more detail for numerous type of configuration (dependent of the design of your construction).

And the point which is essential -I guess- for each mechanical Engineer, is that Pr. Timoshenko gave graphs and abacus in order to resolve from the simpliest manner all these kind of problem demonstrated before.

If you have the taste for analytical resolution, you need these book right under your pillow!

(PS : I am sorry because of my spelling, it would be easier in French ! Sinceres Salutations de France).

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Strength of Materials, Part 1 and Part 2, February 17, 2010

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This review is from: Strength of Materials, Part 1 and Part 2 (Hardcover)

I found what I wanted from these books. The presentations and explanations are detailed. They are not difficult to follow. You start with the basic ones progressing into the more complex and advanced. The illustrations are very clear and the example problems and solutions presented reinforce the explanations and illustrations in the text. Moreover, the discussions are realistic and find real life applications. These books are excellent references for design and check calculations.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable, March 20, 2006

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This review is from: Strength of Materials, Part 1 and Part 2 (Hardcover)

Over the last 25 years of my career, I have found these two volumes to be a constant source of reference. Loaded with useful information and Timoshenko's unique approach to problem solving(combination of rigor and engineering judgment), Strength of Materials should be on every Civil/Mechanical engineer's bookshelf.