Applied Strength of Materials - Hardcover

Mott, Robert L.

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9780130885784: Applied Strength of Materials

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ISBN 10: 0130885789 ISBN 13: 9780130885784

Publisher: Pearson, 2001

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For undergraduate, introductory-level courses in Strength of Materials or Mechanics of Materials, in departments of Mechanical Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology.

This text provides comprehensive coverage of the key topics in strength of materials―with an emphasis on applications, problem solving, and design of structural members, mechanical devices and systems. It includes coverage of the latest tools, trends and analysis techniques, and makes great use of example problems.

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About the Author:

Prof. Robert L. Mott, P.E.
Professor Emeritus
The University of Dayton

Teaching Interests:
Design of Machine Elements
Fluid Mechanics
Mechanical Engineering Design
Strength of Materials
Stress Analysis
Systems Design

Education:

B.S. Mechanical Engineering, General Motors Institute, 1963
M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 1965

Industrial Experience:

General Motors Corporation, Frigidaire Division, Research Engineer
University of Dayton Research Institute, Engineer, Structural Mechanics Section
Consulting in mechanical design and accident analysis

Professional Interests:

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Past Chair, Manufacturing Education & Research Community
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
- Engineering Technology Council
- Engineering Technology Division
Registered Professional Engineer
National Center for Manufacturing Education, Dayton, Ohio

Recent Books Published:

APPLIED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS, 5th ED, Prentice Hall, Publishing Co., 2008

APPLIED FLUID MECHANICS, 6th ED, Prentice Hall Publishing Co., 2006

MACHINE ELEMENTS IN MECHANICAL DESIGN, 4th ED, Prentice Hall Publishing Co., 2004

Honors & Awards:

ASEE Fellow Member, 2007
James H. McGraw Award for Outstanding Service in Engineering Technology Education, ASEE, 2004
Archie Higdon Distinguished Mechanics Educator Awards, ASEE, 2001
Frederick J. Berger Award for Excellence in Engineering Technology Education, ASEE, 1994
Outstanding Engineer and Scientist Award, Dayton, Ohio, 1992
Faculty Award in Teaching, University of Dayton, 1981
Epsilon Delta Tau Outstanding Achievement Award, 1972
Recipient of SAE Teetor Educational Award 1968
Pi Tau Sigma National Mechanical Engineering Honorary
Honorary Member Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society

From the Back Cover:

Applied Strength of Materials provides comprehensive coverage of the key topics in strength of materials with an emphasis on applications, problem solving, and design of structural members, mechanical devices, and systems. The fourth edition of this best-selling text has been updated and enhanced to include a new "Big Picture" feature and a brief review of statics in a new appendix.

Strengths of this text include:

A section called The Big Picture begins each chapter and engages students in discussion of the many contexts in which the principles in that chapter are used in real, practical design. This feature draws on the students' own experience and builds their knowledge of the mechanical design field. It is based on the learning theory that students learn better when they can relate new concepts to past experiences and when they consider the whole before tackling the details.
An extensive introduction to composite materials along with the commentary throughout the book on the application of composites to various kinds of load-carrying members and comparisons/contrasts of composites to traditional structural members.
Suggested computer programming assignments with recommended uses for spreadsheets, equation-solving software such as MATLAB, and graphing calculators to reflect the continuing development of electronic aids.
Strong presentation of design approaches in addition to analysis, providing extensive information on guidelines for design of mechanical devices and structural members.

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