Basic Mechanical Methods: Recommendations for Engineers

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For learning basic mechanical methods, particularly in calculating forces on riveted joints and other connections like welds and bolts, "Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design" is highly recommended. Additional resources include "Engineering Materials 1 & 2" by Ashby & Jones for material properties and "Engineering Mechanics: Statics" for foundational principles. "Norton's Machine Design: An Integrated Approach" is also suggested for a comprehensive understanding. These texts provide essential knowledge for mechanical engineers focusing on force calculation principles. Overall, these resources will enhance understanding of mechanical design fundamentals.
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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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