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History of Strength of Materials by Stephen P Timoshenko

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Part of Dover Civil And Mechanical Engineering series

Summary

This excellent historical survey of the strength of materials features many references to the theories of elasticity and structure. Covers the pyramids of ancient Egypt to the fortifications of the Greeks and Romans. 245 figures.

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History of Strength of Materials by Stephen P Timoshenko

This excellent historical survey of the strength of materials features many references to the theories of elasticity and structure. Based on an extensive series of lectures, it explores the early roots of the discipline from the great monuments and pyramids of ancient Egypt to the temples and fortifications of the Greeks and Romans. 245 figures.

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The father of modern engineering mechanics, Stephen Timoshenko (1868-1972) taught for decades at Stanford University. His seminal engineering texts remain in wide use.
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ISBN 13 9780486611877
ISBN 10 0486611876
Title History of Strength of Materials
Author Stephen P Timoshenko
Series Dover Civil And Mechanical Engineering
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Dover Publications Inc.
Year published 2003-03-28
Number of pages 480
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

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