Posted on: January 26, 2012
This Second Edition presents a hands-on design methodology for daily technical decisions without immersion in high mathematics.
This book is my favorite ME reference book. It includes advanced topics like dynamic response, external pressure vessels, and bolted joint design that are difficult to find covered (other than at the most elementary, approximate level) anywhere else. Chapters on more traditional subjects present material at a deeper level than other sources. In-depth discussion of each topic describes the strong points and limitations of the analysis, and simple design formulae are given for those who don't like complex mathematical derivations. This book should appeal to both people that want an in-depth understanding of advanced stress analysis and those who want to look up an easily-understood formula.
Posted on: January 14, 2012
A comprehensive, best-selling introduction to the basics of engineering thermodynamics. Requiring only college-level physics and calculus, this popular book includes a realistic art program to give more realism to engineering devices and systems.A tested and proven problem-solving methodology encourages readers to think systematically and develop an orderly approach to problem solving:Provides readers with a state-of-the art introduction to second law analysis. Design/open-ended problems provide readers with brief design experiences that offer them opportunities to apply constraints and consider alternatives.
Why so many bad reviews?I found this text to be quite good, the format of the book was appropriate, with essential concepts highlighted and the explanations are fairly clear.However what really makes this book stand out is the example problems, lots of them and each one has "Assumptions" listed so you can tell the difference between a real world situation and what's assumed in the example. In general that's what makes this book so good, the authors go to the trouble of pointing out that many of the concepts presented are for idealized situations, and that the real world is different. This book is alright to use in conjunction with the Feynman lectures on physics, if you want a different explanation of thermodyanmic concepts, while still retaining some of the real world flavor this books problems have.
Posted on: February 14, 2012
Using the most up-to-date information, this book provides a practical approach to designing machine elements in the context of complete mechanical design.Covering some of the primary machine elements such as belt drives, chain drives, gears, shafts, keys, couplings, seals, and rolling contact bearings. It also covers plain surface bearings, linear motion elements, fasteners, springs, machine frames, bolted connections, welded joints, electric motors, controls, clutches, and brakes.This book is for any individual design professional for which a practical approach to mechanical design, based on sound engineering principles, is desired.
I bought this book to get the basics of machine design and I am very happy with it. It has the basic stuff that you need to design mechanical devices. It covers the material very thoroughly and it does not blow you away with advanced math. Highly recommended.
Posted on: January 28, 2012
The fifth edition of this market leading book provides mechanical engineers with the most up to date coverage of mechanical measurements. Sound theory is highlighted by rich and current practical examples. New chapter opening learning objectives and outcomes explore the critical concepts that will be discussed. New and revised examples and problems clearly show how the information is applied in the field. Expanded discussions are included on measurements, equipment, and basic metrology. The DFT concept presentation is now simplified. More pictures have also been added to make the material easier to learn. Mechanical engineers will then better understand the elements for the design of measurement systems and measurement test plans.
This is by far the worst textbook I have ever used in my college career. The text is full of errors, contradictions, and the language is unclear and convoluted. Completely unprofessionally written. The book reads as if it were written by a conceited moron with a degree that he didn't deserve.
Posted on: February 14, 2012
As the most comprehensive reference and study guide available for engineers preparing for the breadth-and-depth mechanical PE examination, the twelfth edition of the Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual provides a concentrated review of the exam topics.Thousands of important equations and methods are shown and explained throughout the Reference Manual, plus hundreds of examples with detailed solutions demonstrate how to use these equations to correctly solve problems on the mechanical PE exam. Dozens of key charts, tables, and graphs, including updated steam tables and two new charts of LMTD heat exchanger correction factors, make it possible to work most exam problems using the Reference Manual alone. A complete, easy-to-use index saves you valuable time during the exam as it helps you quickly locate important information needed to solve problems._____________________________ Since 1975 more than 2 million people preparing for their engineering, surveying, architecture, LEED®, interior…
I'm giving this book five stars because I feel it is a must for Mechanical Engineers and the author deserves five stars, but the publisher needs a lesson or two on book binding.
If anyone from the publishing company reads this they may learn something about book binding from "The Penland Book of Handmade Books: Master Classes in Bookmaking Techniques". I know it is geared for the amateur book binder, but judging from the workmanship of this book, I believe you fit into that category quite well thank, you very much. You could make this up to a loyal customer by giving me a new copy. I'm easy to find, just follow the trail of pages I leave behind from this book on my way to work.
Posted on: February 22, 2012
Building on the success of previous editions, this book continues to provide engineers with a strong understanding of the three primary types of materials and composites, as well as the relationships that exist between the structural elements of materials and their properties. The relationships among processing, structure, properties, and performance components for steels, glass-ceramics, polymer fibers, and silicon semiconductors are explored throughout the chapters. The discussion of the construction of crystallographic directions in hexagonal unit cells is expanded. At the end of each chapter, engineers will also find revised summaries and new equation summaries to reexamine key concepts.
The depth, clarity with which he surveys materials science concepts will make this text indispensable for both studying and practicing engineers for years to come. Without a doubt, this is one of the most well written textbooks I have ever had the pleasure of reading.All the figures are well drawn, the green fonts here and there seem quiet. All the tough theories, concepts just jump out of the line and hit my forehead.
Posted on: January 22, 2012
White's Fluid Mechanics, sixth edition will continue the text's tradition of excellent problems of different types, precision and accuracy, and good application of concepts to engineering. This is the number one supplement package in Fluids! The new 6th edition will feature the best general problem-solving approach to date, presented at the start of the book and carefully integrated in all examples. Students can progress from general ones to those involving design, multiple steps and computer usage. Word problems are included to build readers’ conceptual understanding of the subject, and FE Exam problems (in multiple-choice format) are included. EES (Engineering Equation Solver) software is included so that students can effectively use the computer to model, solve and modify typical fluid mechanics problems. A DVD containing EES is free with every book, and Appendix E describes its use and application to fluid mechanics. A limited version of EES, that does not expire, is included on…
I was taught using this text book, and now, as an experience fluid process engineer, I highly recommend it for those who are starting into the field for Mechanical or Fluid Process Engineering and have a stong desire to learn about thermal processing and fluid systems! Great book! I refer to it daily in my work!
Posted on: February 17, 2012
Ugural's Mechanical Design: An Integrated Approach provides a comprehensive, unified approach to the subject of machine element design for Mechanical Engineering students and practicing engineers. The author's expertise in engineering mechanics is demonstrated in Part I (Fundamentals), where readers are given an exceptionally strong treatment of the design process, stress & strain, deflection & stiffness, energy methods, and failure/fatigue criteria. Advanced topics in mechanics (marked with an asterisk in the Table of Contents) are provided for optional use. The first 8 chapters provide the conceptual basis for Part II (Applications), where the major classes of machine components are covered. Optional coverage of finite element analysis is included, in the final chapter of the text, with selected examples and cases showing FEA applications in mechanical design. In addition to numerous worked-out examples and chapter problems, detailed Case Studies are included to show the intricacies…
This book has its ups and downs, as you might expect from a first edition. Since most people probably won't read this entire review, I'll state the Cons first because they are the least obvious. This book has a lot of mistakes. Not just in grammar, but in its example problems as well. I think it's great when I can open a text book and learn the material from the example problems. However, when the solutions to these problems are incorrect, they are not helpful at all. I found this very frustrating (along with the rest of my class), but luckily my professor cleared up most of the confusion. They also do not use units, so it can be confusing trying to follow the example.
The only good thing I remember about this book is that it covers a lot of topics. The first few chapters should be review, but the rest can be seen as a broad overview of everything from fasteners to welding.
I don't have any other books to compare this to, so I gave it 3 stars. In a field such as engineering, simple mistakes can lead to larger problems, and this book has a lot of mistakes.
Posted on: January 24, 2012
Connecting the math and theory of fluid mechanics to practical applications can be a difficult process. Engineering Fluid Mechanics builds on the success of previous editions to help engineers learn how to apply concepts by keeping them engaged and active throughout the book. Simple and effective examples show how key equations are utilized in practice, and step-by-step descriptions provide details into the processes that engineers follow. Each chapter also outlines the three most important things they will be able to accomplish once the concepts are learned. With its physical/visual approach, engineers will quickly gain an intuitive understanding of the principles.
You better hope your professor is good because reading this book is awful. Chances are that if you're looking at buying this it's because it is required for you course.
Posted on: February 2, 2012
Engineering Mechanics: Combined Statics & Dynamics, Twelfth Edition is ideal for civil and mechanical engineering professionals. In his substantial revision of Engineering Mechanics, R.C. Hibbeler empowers students to succeed in the whole learning experience. Hibbeler achieves this by calling on his everyday classroom experience and his knowledge of how students learn inside and outside of lecture. In addition to over 50% new homework problems, the twelfth edition introduces the new elements of Conceptual Problems, Fundamental Problems and MasteringEngineering, the most technologically advanced online tutorial and homework system.
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Posted on: February 22, 2012
Thermodynamics Seventh Edition covers the basic principles of thermodynamics while presenting a wealth of real-world engineering examples so students get a feel for how thermodynamics is applied in engineering practice. This text helps students develop an intuitive understanding of thermodynamics by emphasizing the physics and physical arguments. Cengel/Boles explore the various facets of thermodynamics through careful explanations of concepts and its use of numerous practical examples and figures, having students develop necessary skills to bridge the gap between knowledge and the confidence to properly apply knowledge. The media package for this text is extensive, giving users a large variety of supplemental resources to choose from. A Student Resources DVD is packaged with each new copy of the text and contains the popular Engineering Equation Solver (EES) software. McGraw-Hill's new Connect is available to students and instructors. Connect is a powerful, web-based assignment management…
Explanations were clear and allowed for quick reading. This book gives a TON of examples, ranging from super easy to the impossible. My favorite part is the mass of indexes that quickly supply constants and pressure/temperature data.
Posted on: January 13, 2012
This work describes the technology necessary to optimize the performance of any refractory lining. It provides an overview of the thermomechanical behaviour and wear of refractory lining systems, and details the structural behaviour of several classical refractory geometries, highlighting the critical regions of each lining system where high stress is most likely to create fractures.
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Posted on: January 26, 2012
After nearly two decades, Paul Yoder's Opto-Mechanical Systems Design continues to be the reference of choice for professionals fusing optical and mechanical components into advanced, high-performance instruments. Yoder's authoritative systems-oriented coverage and down-to-earth approach fosters the deep-seated knowledge needed to continually push the field to new limits. Extensively revised and updated, this Third Edition reflects the massive growth and advancement achieved in the field over the past few years. It systematically examines the building blocks for new optical instruments and details new tools and techniques for designing, building, and testing optical systems hardware. The book includes revised, broad-based standards, equations for designing 26 types of prisms and lens, mirror, and prism mounts, state-of-the-art examples of designs for large mirrors and their mounts, and an expanded chapter that consolidates information on the design and mounting of metal mirrors. New sections…
Now in its 3rd, 2006 Edition, this carefully researched and exhaustively foot noted text, has been kept current with many references to challenging programs of recent years. These include the Chandra, GALEX and Spitzer space telescopes at the high end, and humble military binoculars at the other. At over 850 pages in length and around 1.6 kilograms in weight the treatment is nothing if not extensive. Comprehensive and readable, the work is acknowledged my many in the field as being the place to start for serious work in the design of mechanicanism, kinematics and structures for assembling instruments with optical elements or equivalent fine scale motion.
Posted on: February 22, 2012
Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics, Twelfth Edition is ideal for civil and mechanical engineering professionals. In his substantial revision of Engineering Mechanics, R.C. Hibbeler empowers students to succeed in the whole learning experience. Hibbeler achieves this by calling on his everyday classroom experience and his knowledge of how students learn inside and outside of lecture. In addition to over 50% new homework problems, the twelfth edition introduces the new elements of Conceptual Problems, Fundamental Problems and MasteringEngineering, the most technologically advanced online tutorial and homework system.
I am a sophomore mechanical engineering student that absolutely never ever pays attention in class. So this always leaves me learning 100% from a book. At my school, we were assigned Beer & Johnston's 8th Edition for Statics & Dynamics. I used it all through my statics course and managed to get an A. However when it came to dynamics, the material gets more difficult to grasp (because it's moving away from you). I began to look online for a supplemental book, I read a lot of negative reviews for the hibbeler book, but decided to go for it. I ordered this book and began reading the chapters and working the example problems. I then attempted the assigned homework from the beer&johnston's book. After learning the material from the hibbeler book, I found it MUCH MUCH easier to take on the problems from the beer&johnston's book. Here's an example. On our past section in dynamics (Principle of Work) several students got hung up on an assigned problem for about two days. Once I got to it, I knew exactly how to handle the problem because I was properly taught how to handle it (from the hibbeler book). I looked in the beer&johnston's book and they completely skipped over it. To me this book is equivalent to having a much better teacher, because it is the book that teaches me everything. Another thing, about the solution manuals. No engineering book is going to come with worked out solutions like the calculus books tend to do. The objective of these higher level courses…
Posted on: February 18, 2012
Nuclear power has, in recent years, undergone a major transformation, resulting in major technical developments and a new generation of nuclear scientists and engineers. A comprehensive book that reflects the latest nuclear technologies has been lacking—until now. The Nuclear Engineering Handbook is a response to this global resurgence of interest in commercial nuclear power. A broad overview of nuclear power and engineering and their limitless potential, this basic introduction to the field provides an in-depth discussion of power plants and extensive coverage of the nuclear fuel cycle, waste disposal, and related engineering technologies. Organized into three sections—Nuclear Power Reactors, Nuclear Fuel Cycle Processes and Facilities, and Engineering and Analytical Applications—this book addresses the entire nuclear fuel cycle and process. Topics include everything from the mining, milling, and enrichment of uranium and thorium fuel resources, to fuel fabrication, nuclear materials…
Amazon has asked me to review the Nuclear Engineering Handbook which I purchased less than three weeks ago. This book is hundreds of page of highly technical information. What's wrong with this picture? It will take me the better part of year to decide how useful it will be and whether I am better off having it or not. That's what's wrong.
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