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Mechanics of Engineering Materials is well-established as the definitive textbook on the mechanics and strength of materials for students of engineering principles throughout their degree course. Assuming little or no prior knowledge, the theory of the subject is developed from first principles and all topics of stress and strain analysis are covered right up to final year level. Mechanical properties such as tensile behaviour, fatigue, creep, fracture and impact are discussed and more advanced material is also included, particularly on finite element analysis, fracture mechanics and composite materials.
This second edition has been brought fully up-to-date in line with today's courses. Incorporating new, two-colour illustrations throughout, the book reinforces student comprehension of the theory through numerous new worked examples and end-of-chapter problems involving real engineering situations. An important new feature of this edition is the use and illustration of computer spreadsheets throughout as a powerful problem-solving tool.
Mechanics of Engineering Materials is an indispensible course text for undergraduate students of mechanical engineering, engineering science and civil engineering. It will also be a valuable reference for those studying BTEC and GNVQ courses.
This second edition has been brought fully up-to-date in line with today's courses. Incorporating new, two-colour illustrations throughout, the book reinforces student comprehension of the theory through numerous new worked examples and end-of-chapter problems involving real engineering situations. An important new feature of this edition is the use and illustration of computer spreadsheets throughout as a powerful problem-solving tool.
Mechanics of Engineering Materials is an indispensible course text for undergraduate students of mechanical engineering, engineering science and civil engineering. It will also be a valuable reference for those studying BTEC and GNVQ courses.
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Prof The Late Benham 's Affiliation: formerly Head of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering, and Professor of Engineering Materials and Director of the School of Mechanical and Process Engineering Prof R.J. Crawford 's Affiliation: Head of Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Queen's University of Belfast Dr C.G. Armstrong 's Affiliation: Reader in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Queen's University of Belfast
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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This book was the set text which was on the compulsory purchase list whilst I was studying at university, though not cheap, it was one of the best books I bought whilst at university. Two years on, and the book is still being put to plenty of use in the world of work. This book is an excellent buy for any Aerospace, Civil or Mechanical engineer.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I was apalled when I saw this book has three stars. Please, let us not misunderstand a few things here. Every book has a level of complexity, hence people should start at their level. When I bought this book four years ago I wasnt able to follow anything in it. But I didnt complain about the authors not explaining, I realised I needed to study the fundamentals a bit. So I went for a statics book (vectors mehcnaics for engineers), I revised all the chapters there for a few months. I also covered the dynamics section but if you arent into it it might take you month and might not be very useful for mechanics of materials if you dont study dynamical systems anyway. Then I got Gere's book on strength of materials and NOW, I can follow this book by Benham et al. and I can assure you it is very well written and has many interesting things in it, if you are indeed interested of course. I understand that people giving this book less than four or five stars are students trying to pass an exam by revising a few days or weeks before the exam. In that case, I admit this book is not for you since it requires that the student knows something and puts some effort. If you want to pass exams, do what I did, simply go though past papers and semi memorise the answers. That is not learning and says nothing about how good of a learning tool a past paper is, but simple helps you pass an exam. This fact is what makes me deeply mistrust the current educational system. Also, note this book doenst have the title Introduction like some misleading books have.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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i wouldn't say it is the easiest book to follow at times it can be a bit confusing. It helped to compliment my own course notes but i wouldn't say it is a replacement. If you can i would get from your library or find some where to get it cheap because i wouldn't say i got the money i paid worth out of it
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A bit confusing if you are not into mechanics
I had to buy this book for my university course, apparently it is considered a very good textbook but it might be a bit confusing if you are not into mechanics. Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2010 by Luca Degasper
Set Text for Fools
This is a terrible terrible book. I know it's a set text for a lot of courses, especially at Queens Belfast, but it's awful. Read more
Published on 16 July 2009 by G. Boyd
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