History of Strength of Materials (Dover Civil and Mechanical Engineering)

I tapped out super early into this. I had taken up thru multivariable calc, and had a structures class that I failed, but this is more in-depth than I expected. Thought it might be more laymans. The material in it seems very good, just beyond my present ability of comprehension.Lots of formula and equation.

This is a really fantastic book. I am a third into it and I am already in love.Provided you have already taken a course in stregth/mechanics of materials, elasticity theory, this book gives a good perspective of the subject. It is fun taking the wrong assumptions earlier scientists took and and working out what the implications of those assumptions would be and comparing that to what we now know.The one feature which can be irritating is how Timosehnko quotes French or German statements and does not bother to give an English translation. Oh, figures are also poorly labelled, difficult to match with the text. Even then, the book is awesome!

If you are not interested in civil engineering than you would probably be disappointed with this great math history book.It covers all the great mechanical master-builders and mathematical thinkers over the last five hundred years.It spans the whole length of their contributions to the field of engineering concerning the strength,deformations,and disruptions of solid materials pertaining to architectural structures and industrial features.This book is invaluable to anyone interested in the basis of today's theorical equations,accomplishments of the respected mathematicians and their accepted applied scientific practises.

I am researching for a book about the building of the major bridges across the East River in New York. This book gave me insight into the work that went on before the designers of those bridges began their work.Timoshenko is the god of structrual engineers. I never realized how erudite his non technical writing was.

Well written History of solid mechanics by the most influential teacher/researcher/engineer of the twentieth century.Written with unmistakable clarity and compassion for the subject.

Excellent review for those who like the history of today's principles in strength of materials. Includes biographies of Euler, Lagrange, Navier, Saint-Venant and many other influencial scientists.

This is a must-read for any solid mechanician. Timoshenko gives a fascinating overview of the history of strength of materials and related fields with great prose and occasional technical discussion. The price is perfect--get this on your shelf.

A book that can't be missed

Very interesting book

I think it will be a good read if you're into Civil Engineering! I think it is important when you study something as challenging as Engineering to understand where the fundamental theory comes from.

É um livro para colecionador, que já possua todo o conhecimento e domina o conteúdo contido no mesmo, pois o assunto tratado é uma apanhado histórico de todas pesquisas mais relevantes da história a respeito da estrutura elástica e plástica dos materiais. Mesmo seu conteúdo ser algo em especial tem uma boa contribuição histórica.

Ottimo libro arrivato prima del previsto, sono ancora all'inizio ma posso dire che è scritto in un inglese scorrevole anche per chi non lo conosce benissimo. L'unico intoppo è che durante la spedizione si sono rovinati gli angoli del libro e così non posso dare 5 stelle

Questo libro è davvero unico, penso per che un ingegnere che strutture o i materiali in generale possa essere davvero interessante. Potrebbe essere il giusto completamento dopo anni di studi intensi.Tratta la resistenza e le caratteristiche meccaniche dei materiali principalmente utilizzati nelle strutture come per esempio l'acciaio. Parte dai principali personaggi italiani del 1600, passando poi per gli esperimenti e le scoperte delle scuole francesi nel 1800 fino ad arrivare ai giorni nostri...o i giorni dell'autore, visto che ormai ci ha lasciati da qualche annetto.Vivamente consigliato