Need quality material on solid/ applied mechanics

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The discussion centers on seeking quality reading materials for solid and applied mechanics, particularly downloadable resources or informative websites. Participants recommend various sources, including Wikibooks for basic concepts and lecture notes from Dr. A. F. Bower at Brown University for both undergraduate and graduate levels. Specific links to these notes are provided. Additionally, classic textbooks by Timoshenko and Popov are highlighted as essential references, with Timoshenko's work receiving particular emphasis for its value in understanding mechanics. The conversation reflects a preference for established texts over online materials, with a humorous anecdote about a mispronunciation of Timoshenko's name.
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Hi everyone,

Can you please tell me some good reading material on solid/ applied mechanics available on the internet? i want downloadable links or may be good informative internet sites where i can get basics of solid mechanics and applied mechanics.

Hope someone helps.


Thanx.
 
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THANX gokul!
I was using Ferdinan L. Singers book. Just needed some other reference. The notes on the internet sites are superb. Also I have heard about the Timoshenko book. I will look for it. Thanx again for the help.
 
Timoshenko all the way pamichel!

A lecturer once told us, "you must all go out and buy Timoshenko's mechanics textbook".

We'd not heard of him before, so a mate asked for a repetition so that we could make a note of it.

"Ok, so this Tim O'Shenko, Irish is he?"
 
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