Mechanics Book Recommendations for Product Design Students

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for mechanics textbooks suitable for product design students. The focus is on finding engaging and accessible resources that cover topics such as friction, turning forces, and projectiles, while also accommodating varying levels of mathematical background.

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  • Homework-related, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • James expresses difficulty with his mechanics class and dissatisfaction with the recommended textbook "Applied Mechanics," describing it as dull and old-fashioned.
  • James seeks alternative mechanics books that are engaging and suitable for his current and future coursework in product design.
  • Some participants suggest utilizing the subforum for textbooks and recommend searching for existing threads on similar topics.
  • James indicates that previous searches did not yield satisfactory results, as many suggested books either cover different aspects of mechanics or are perceived as unappealing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus on specific book recommendations, and multiple viewpoints regarding the suitability of available resources remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

James's request is influenced by his lack of A-level mathematics, which may affect the choice of textbooks that adequately bridge his current knowledge with more advanced concepts.

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Im having a hard time in my mechanics class at my course. The teacher has recommended "Applied Mechanics" but the book looks incredibly dull and old fashioned. I am looking to buy another mechanics book.

Im doing product design and at the moment we are learning about friction of a block on a slope, turning forces of cogs, projectiles etc. I think its A level mechanics, but i didnt do maths at A level, so i need to catch up. However later on in the course it gets harder so i need a book which can teach me that also.

Does anyone have any recomendations?

Thanks for any help you can give,

James
 
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Ah sorry about that i didnt see it. Is anyone able to suggest a good one?
 
Spadez said:
Ah sorry about that i didnt see it. Is anyone able to suggest a good one?
Try the search, there are many threads similar to yours.
 
I did search, i couldn't find anything. A lot of them seem to be dealing with a different side of mechanics than i am learning, or seem even more plain than the one i have been recommened to buy.
 

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