Good introductory engineering textbooks?

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This discussion focuses on identifying well-known and comprehensive introductory textbooks for undergraduate studies in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and aerospace engineering. Participants suggest exploring the Engineering Textbooks sub-forum on Physics Forums for recommendations similar to "University Physics" by Sears and Zemansky, and "Resnick and Halliday" in physics. The inquiry emphasizes the need for foundational texts that provide a solid grounding in these engineering disciplines.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of undergraduate engineering curriculum
  • Familiarity with foundational physics concepts
  • Knowledge of key engineering disciplines: electrical, mechanical, and aerospace
  • Access to online educational resources and forums
NEXT STEPS
  • Research recommended textbooks in the Engineering Textbooks sub-forum on Physics Forums
  • Explore "Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics" for mechanical engineering
  • Investigate "Electrical Engineering: Principles and Applications" by Allan R. Hambley
  • Look into "Introduction to Flight" by John D. Anderson for aerospace engineering
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Undergraduate engineering students, educators seeking textbook recommendations, and anyone interested in foundational knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and aerospace engineering.

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I'd like to find out the names of well known and comprehensive introductory texts(at the undergraduate level) in electrical engineering, mechanical (and) aerospace engineering.
I'm looking at the something like what University Physics(Sears and Zemansky), Resnick and Halliday are in physics.
 
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accioquote said:
I'd like to find out the names of well known and comprehensive introductory texts(at the undergraduate level) in electrical engineering, mechanical (and) aerospace engineering.
I'm looking at the something like what University Physics(Sears and Zemansky), Resnick and Halliday are in physics.

Have you looked in the Engineering Textbooks sub-forum here at the PF?

https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=226

See if it looks like some of those textbooks are what you are looking for. :smile:
 

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