Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
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After getting one of those pesky emails stating ‘you may also enjoy’ I did indeed purchase this book - $22 on amazon.com.
https://www.amazon.com/History-Strength-Materials-...

I have just started to read it. First impressions - great book for those that wish to take a historic look back over the centuries of work by famous engineers/mathematicians/scientist/physicists as it pertains to SoM/MoM.
Full disclosure: I don’t get any royalties, I am not related to the Timoshenko family, and don’t know Jeff Bezos.
https://www.amazon.com/History-Strength-Materials-...

I have just started to read it. First impressions - great book for those that wish to take a historic look back over the centuries of work by famous engineers/mathematicians/scientist/physicists as it pertains to SoM/MoM.
Full disclosure: I don’t get any royalties, I am not related to the Timoshenko family, and don’t know Jeff Bezos.






RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
I've often wondered about the development of those theories and equations as well how many things may have fallen down as it was trying to be understood. I hope *I* can understand the book; I'm not qualified to sharpen Timoshenko's pencil.
RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
Now whilst it is a history of the subject, you still get 'exposed' to partial differential equations and other mathematical 'delights' (I would expect nothing less from Timoshenko!) but it is a good read, and just about every page is footnoted with references.
With about 450 pages, $22 is a screaming deal, compared to typical prices I have paid for new texts.
RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
I haven't checked up on them in some time, but Dover did have a number of classical engineering texts available at low prices.
RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
Wow, two of them. Even without family relations to the professor there was always going to be "expectations". Glad to read they both brilliant.
RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
Yes, Dover Publications books are especially well priced with an extensive range within engineering. More than 400+ according to this search from Dover: Link
Den Hartog's "Strength of Materials" book was first published in 1949 by McGraw-Hill. I have the 1961 paperback copy by Dover that was originally priced at $6.00 back then (before my birth). The same book sells today for $15. My copy is printed on minimal show-through opaque paper, sewn bound, (not just glued), and the binding has not cracked nor split. Unbelievable quality for such a low price, whilst in abridged and unaltered from the original McGraw-Hill publication.
Most of the Dover paperback books are of similar quality and retail for less than $25.
Note: not a shareholder nor employee of Dover Publications, just like their inexpensive books.
RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
Cheers
Greg Locock
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RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
Nice quote.
Yes, Gordon's book is a good read. Hhe has a particular style of writing - somewhat appealing to a British/Australian reader. And no partial differential equations in his book!
RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
yup, saw that, got that, read that...at least until I couldn't see the shore.... I marvel at such wonderful minds
-- appreciate the reference --
RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
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RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
Cheers
Greg Locock
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RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
Well, he did indeed. I will have to get it. Thanks for this.
RE: Book: “History of Strength of Materials” by Timoshenko
Doug,
Nice link. As per the website, the author of the 3 videos, David Brohn, has a book too: