Mechanical Behavior of Materials (3rd Edition) (Hardcover)

by Norman E Dowling (Author)

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This respected handbook introduces the entire spectrum of mechanical behavior of materials, emphasizing practical engineering methods for testing structural materials to obtain their properties, and predicting their strength and life when used for machines, vehicles, and structures. Features expanded discussions ofsafety factors, stress and strain, bending and torsion tests, unknown fiber fraction, 3-D stresses, and modified-Mohr and Coulomb-Mohr criteria. Also addresses maximum shear and octahedral shear criteria, load factor design, fatigue limits, notch sensitivity, R-ratio effects, mean stress relaxation, cyclic bending, mean stresses, and time-temperature parameters. Coverage of fracture mechanics allows readers to analyze the effect of cracks on strength and life without requiring advanced mathematics. Employs actual laboratory data in illustrations, examples, and problems, giving readers realistic impressions as to the actual values and behavior for the material involved. A useful reference for practicing engineers.

 

 

 

 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 936 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 3 edition (April 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131863126
• ISBN-13: 978-0131863125
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #188,138 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful example of what an engineering text should be, May 21, 2007

By	kelly londry "computational dynamics & virtua... (Ann Arbor, Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Professor Dowling has done a remarkable job in presenting his material. "Mechanical Behavior of Materials" is pedagogically solid, enabling comfortable self-study for engineering students or practicing engineers. The coverage of deformation, static failure, and fatigue failure analyses are comprehensive, and yet sufficiently detailed to be applied in practice. Individual chapters are devoted to each of the three major fatigue analysis techniques, i.e., stress, strain, and fracture mechanics methods. Each are clearly and thoroughly explained, along with their applications and limitations. Also covered are a host of standard testing procedures, material properties for all major classes, plasticity, creep, relaxation, and material damping (a rarity). Altogether, Professor Dowling's book stands out as an exceptional example of what an engineering text should be. It is a very fine successor to an earlier, and still worthwhile work called "Stress, Strain, and Strength" by the late Professor Robert Juvinall. Another useful book, is "Metal Fatigue in Engineering", by Fuchs and Stephens.

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Textbook, May 11, 2009

By	Sam (US) - See all my reviews

This book is outstanding in its technical content and writing clarity. I actually had the pleasure to learn the material from Professor Dowling himself and his clear method of teaching is reflected in his writing. The book provides a solid theoretical and practical foundation on failure criteria, fracture mechanics and the mechanics of fatigue. In my case, I went on and studied several of the topics presented in the book in more detail but Professor Dowling's book is still my number one reference.
Professor Dowling has actually worked in the industry and the examples and exercises are real problems made with real data.
The only problem I have with the book is that I can't keep it on my shelf as my coworkers keep borrowing it.
Some might argue that the book price is high but this book is one of those you can't put a price tag on. If you really think of it economically, the book is a great investment (a no brainer).

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and precise! A perfect toolbox! , February 22, 2009

By	Camporeale Marco Cristoforo (Italy & Norway) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is really comprehensive. In this book you can find almost all you need to know about materials behavior, starting from the most classical approaches until the newest theories and some hints for further readings and studies. Every mechanical engineer should have this book on his bookshelf!