Basic Mechanical Methods: Recommendations for Engineers

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for books on basic mechanical methods relevant to engineers, specifically focusing on the calculation of forces in riveted joints, welds, bolts, and related topics. The scope includes general principles rather than in-depth design considerations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses interest in learning basic mechanical methods, particularly the calculation of forces on riveted joints and other related subjects.
  • Another participant recommends "Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design" for its coverage of welding, bolts, and bearings.
  • A different suggestion includes "Engineering Materials 1 & 2" by Ashby & Jones, along with "Engineering Mechanics: Statics" for foundational knowledge on materials and static forces.
  • Another recommendation is "Norton's Machine Design: An Integrated Approach" as a valuable resource.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants provide various book recommendations, but there is no consensus on a single best resource, indicating multiple perspectives on suitable materials for learning basic mechanical methods.

Contextual Notes

Participants focus on different aspects of mechanical methods, which may imply varying assumptions about the depth and breadth of content desired in the recommended books.

Who May Find This Useful

Mechanical engineers and students seeking foundational knowledge in mechanical methods and design principles.

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I'm interested in learning basic mechanical methods.
For example, calculation of forces on rivetted joints subjected to moment, in which I have to find the joint's center of rotation etc. I'm not interested in in-depth design of the rivet, but merely the force finding principles.
And other subjectes like those: Welds, Bolts, etc.
Can you recommend a high level, general, book?
I'm a mechanical engineer.
Thanks.
 
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shigley mechanical design is a great book where you can find about welding , bolts and bearings etc...
the name of the books is :Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design (Mcgraw-Hill Series in Mechanical Engineering)
 
I'd recommend you get a book on Materials and on Static forces. Engineering Materials 1 & 2 by Ashby & Jones might be a good start as well as Engineering Mechanics: Statics.
 
Norton's Machine Design: An Integrated Approach is really good.
 

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