Book on Strenght of materials

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for books on Strength of Materials specifically for mechanical engineering students. Participants seek resources that explain concepts from basic to advanced levels, rather than focusing solely on problem sets.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Technical explanation
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for books that explain concepts thoroughly, expressing a preference for resources that do not focus on problem sets.
  • Another participant mentions "Materials Science" by Anderson et al. as a handy reference, providing the ISBN for further inquiry.
  • A participant endorses a previous version of a book linked on Amazon, stating it is highly recommended.
  • There is a repeated inquiry about the book by GH Rider, with one participant admitting unfamiliarity with it.
  • Multiple participants share links to various books, highlighting their strengths, such as being online or having a conceptual focus.
  • One participant notes that a specific book has a lot of exercises and examples, along with good graphics to illustrate theorems.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing opinions on the value of specific books, and there is no consensus on the best resource. Some participants recommend books while others question the relevance of certain titles.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations depend on personal experiences with previous editions, and there is variability in the perceived strengths of the suggested resources.

Who May Find This Useful

Mechanical engineering students seeking comprehensive resources on Strength of Materials, as well as educators looking for reference materials.

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Which book would you recommend for Strenght of Materials for mechanincal engineering student. Please don't tell me book on the basis of problem sets. I have my book which contains numerous problems but I want a book which explains the concept form very basic to deep.

BTW how is the book by GH Rider.
 
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I have a copy of Materials Science by Anderson et al (Chapman and Hall, 4th Ed) which is a handy reference - ISBN 978-0412341502.
 
what about gh rider
 
what about gh rider

Couldn't tell you, I never heard of him or his book.

Thanks
Matt
 
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