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 | | Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics by Irving H. Shames ISBN-10: 9780133569162 ISBN-10: 0-13-356916-0 ISBN-13: 9780133569162 ISBN-13: 978-0-13-356916-2 Hardcover 1997-01 Prentice Hall Find Lowest Price |
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Book Description This edition of the highly respected and well-known book for Engineering Mechanics focuses on developing a solid understanding of basic principles rather than rote learning of specific methodologies. It covers fundamental principles instead of “cookbook” problem-solving, and has been refined to make it more readable. It includes over 500 new problems rigorously checked for accuracy. Statics topics covered include fundamentals of mechanics, elements of vector algebra, important vector quantities, equivalent force systems, equations of equilibrium, introduction to structural mechanics, friction forces, properties of surfaces, moments and products of inertia, and methods of virtual work and stationary potential energy. Dynamics topics include kinematics of a particle, particle dynamics, energy methods for particles, methods of momentum for particles, kinematics of rigid bodies, kinetics of plane motion of rigid bodies, energy and impulse-momentum methods for rigid bodies, dynamics of general rigid-body motion, and vibrations. | ||
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Makes an Easy Topic Near Impossible Dynamics is not a hard class, but this book turns it into confusing notation, the expectation of prior knowledge, and problems that have not been discussed in the text. If you are using this book hope that your teacher is able to teach you this material, because you will NOT be able to learn it by reading this book. | ||
Extremely well-written When I was searching for the perfect text on this subject, I chanced to come across this book. I had used the books by Beer & Johnston and Meriam, but this one came close to being perfect as it was extremely well-written. If you are looking for one text on Engineering Mechanics, then I recommend Irving Shames. Beer & Johnston can be used as a supplement. | ||
A head-scratcher Shames manages to take one of the simplest mechanics courses ever and turn it into rocket science (that's not until next semester....). Even taking the class taught by the author himself, I remain baffled most of the time. The book has moments of clear language, but manages to leave out key details about necessary topics. There are more than enough examples, but he manages to skip and combine so many steps and methods, it can only leave a student puzzled. Leave this text for the study of theory, but use something else for applications. | ||
The result of one man making a book with no review. Well, Shames has done it again. With this fourth edition students will be gaping with pleasure and awe as they deal with contradictory statements and curt text which assumes much and reveals little. Can you identify the elusive "incorrectly answered" question in chapter 1? If the bland monochrome illustrations don't keep you glued to this chart-topper, the interesting pictures of bridges near the author's home will. And don't forget all of the "practical military experiences" one will gain from solving endless ballistic and "tank-up-the-hill" problems. Oh wait, maybe it's extreme frustration coupled with a boatload of problems due that will keep you in on Thursday nights! Author's note: Beware! Shames has been known to hassle students for even possessing other engineering texts in his class! | ||
Shames builds foundation of knowledge for student engineers I have taken Statics, Dynamics & Fluids from the master himself at the University of Buffalo's School of Mechanical Engineering & using his text can say he has given generations of students the tools for advanced degrees or industry. His text is invaluable for mechanical engineering students to properly learn many aspects of Newtonian Physics, starting from vector fundimentals and finishing with the dynamics of shock, impact and rigid body analysis. | ||