Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the search for well-written materials science and engineering textbooks that are comparable to Taylor's Classical Mechanics, particularly in terms of depth and clarity for undergraduate students.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses a desire for a materials book similar to Taylor's Classical Mechanics, highlighting its clarity and focused subject matter.
- Another participant argues that a materials science and engineering textbook would necessarily cover a broader range of topics, suggesting that individual specialized texts would be needed for in-depth understanding of specific subjects like crystallography and phase transformations.
- Several titles are proposed as potential resources, including Haasen's Physical Metallurgy, Jaeger's Elasticity, Fracture and Flow, Gould's Introduction to Linear Elasticity, Hull and Bacon's Introduction to Dislocations, and Hutchings' Tribology.
- One participant acknowledges the need for specialized texts and expresses gratitude for the suggestions provided.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants appear to disagree on whether a single comprehensive textbook can meet the needs of those seeking a focused approach similar to Taylor's work, with some advocating for specialized texts instead.
Contextual Notes
Some participants note the limitations of textbooks in covering a wide range of subjects within materials science and engineering, suggesting that depth may be sacrificed for breadth.