Subjects:  1. Agriculture - General    2. Farm equipment    3. Science/Mathematics    4. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    5. Technology    6. Technology & Industrial Arts    7. Welding    8. Agricultural engineering & machinery    9. Business & Economics / Careers    10. Metals technology / metallurgy   

Reviews (4)

Welding: Principles and Applications
Book was in very good condition. Prompt shipment. Ordered on a Friday, recieved on Monday. Very happy. Will definitley do business with this person again if such a need arises.

Extremely thorough theory, could use some practical guidelines
This is book is basically a college text on welding-- anda fine one at that.It covers the theory of all the major welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-cored) in dazzling detail with beautiful color photos and diagrams.This includes some simple-to-understand physics of each welding process, explanations of various types of welding equipment, weld joint designs, welding positions, weave patterns, etc.If you read this book cover-to-cover, you will have a thorough grasp of all the theoritical aspects of welding.No other text even comes close to this book in these areas.
A college text on Welding
This is the book we used in a college-level welding course I took. It covers virtually every aspect of welding from oxy-fuel, stick, MIG, TIG, SMAW, cutting, basic metallurgy, brazing, welding certification requirements, etc. This text is very detailed and you can directly reference chapters on welding processesyou're interested in doing without having to read the entire (very thick) book. It is an excellent reference and covers step-by-step how to safely setup and use all types of welding gear, how to lay correct beads, how to spot defects, proper weld preparation, safety, and lab exercises to test your skills.
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Subjects:  1. Construction - General    2. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning    3. Metallurgy    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Welding    9. Building construction & materials    10. Business & Economics / Careers    11. Mathematics and Science   

Reviews (9)

Well Thought Out Upgrade from Previous Editions
I have three editions of this book: the classic 4th edition, the useless 5th edition and this, the 7th edition.
Excellent resource
Roark's has been and remains an excellent resource for the structural engineer and designer regardless of the edition.This is a referance I use on a daily basis.Typically the first book I reach for.

PLEASE LIST EDITION OF BOOK, MARKETPLACE SELLERS
THIS IS NOT A REVIEW ON THIS BOOK --- THIS IS A COMMENT FOR MARKETPLACE SELLERS FOR THIS BOOK AND ALL ENGINEERING BOOKS --- YOU NEED TO LIST WHICH EDITION YOU ARE SELLING, AS THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE BUYERS TO KNOW! DIFFERENT EDITIONS CAN BE IN DIFFERENT UNIT SYSTEMS, AND MOST PEOPLE ONLY WANT TO HAVE A PARTICULAR EDITION (FIRST, LATEST, ETC)!--- THANKS! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Mechanical    2. Material Science    3. Mechanics - General    4. Nanostructures    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Strains and stresses    7. Strength Of Materials    8. Tables    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Science / Mechanics    12. Stress & fracture    13. Structural engineering   

Subjects:  1. Electric Lighting    2. Engineering - Electrical & Electronic    3. Engineering - Mechanical    4. Furnaces    5. General    6. Induction heating    7. Industrial applications    8. Material Science    9. Science/Mathematics    10. Technology    11. Technology & Industrial Arts    12. Engineering thermodynamics    13. Heat transfer processes    14. Metals technology / metallurgy    15. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

Reviews (3)

Good reference book
I find this book to be a very handy reference.Sometimes the equations get very involved, but I do like the way the material is presented.The font is kinda wierd (newest edition), but thats just a subjective thing for me. I also like the design section in the back, and the depth of information on design considerations is neat.Including this book, Swanson's analysis book is another good addition for joggling your memory on composite analysis that you took in grad school. :)

Not half bad
When I took a composite materials course as a senior at NCSU, the teacher didn't.In a fit of desperation, I went to the bookstore and looked at all (3) composite books.This one used the same symbology as my prof's lecture notes, so I bought it, despite the price. composites-trends
well written book . more practical application would have been appreciated. more information on trends in grp for nextsay 10 years ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Composite Materials    2. Engineering - General    3. Laminated materials    4. Material Science    5. Mechanical Properties Of Materials    6. Mechanical properties    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Materials science    11. Structural engineering    12. Technology / Material Science   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - General    2. Infrared Technology    3. Material Science    4. Non-Destructive Testing Of Materials    5. Nondestructive testing    6. Optics    7. Quality Control    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Applied optics    12. Business & Economics-Quality Control    13. Non-destructive testing    14. Technology / Material Science    15. Technology / Quality Control    16. Technology-Engineering - General   

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An absolute must for every metalsmith / jewelry designer.
In this volume Oppi Untracht offers an excellent overview of metal jewelry making. The seemingly limitless information offered is technically precise,and beautifully illustrated.
Overview versus Technical Know How
This is a good book for those wanting a broad overview of all aspects of jewellery making with metals.It contains good illustrations of finished pieces; however, it is not a book that gives step by step instructions.So, if you are looking for a 'how to' book, look elsewhere.Otherwise it is a useful reference but not essential.

MY NUMBERONE BOOK!!
It is my so called bible.I bought it 15 years ago at $50.00 from a mall bookstore and was so happy how cheap i bought it for as its return its value 50 times over since...if you had to own just one book this is it!...grant you it should be reprinted and up dated. alot of what we do does not change much but in some fields it does.color would be great. mine has many color plates (1985 ed).it seams alot for a book but if it was printed today would cost alot more(id buy a new one at what ever cost), and imho compared to many that ive spent more on do not compare..buy it,and hug it as ioften do.its a jewel!lol...i wonder if "oppi" is still liveing?. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Crafts & Hobbies    2. Crafts / Hobbies    3. Hobbies/Crafts    4. Jewelry    5. Jewelry Arts And Crafts    6. Jewelry making    7. Metal Manufacturing    8. Crafts & Hobbies / Jewelry   

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Advanced Strength and Applied Elasticity 4th Edition
Many Engineering text books lately do not seem to be written well.I feel that this is not the fault of the authors as much as it is the fault of the editor.This book overall is not in my worst text book list, but can be improved very easily.I have given it a 2 star rating, meaning that it still can be improved upon and until it is improved it is a difficult book to follow. Good but not perfect
First few chapters are well treated but advanced topics are not covered in detail.For example, beams on elastic foundation chapter is not covered extensively.To conclude,anyone interested in advanced mechanics of materials should own it.

Not Practical
As an Aerospace Engineer (structures), I found this to be the one book that remains on my shelf. It has valid and accurate ACEDEMIC explanations of structural systems - but it does not lend itself to practical implementation of those methods...and many other books do! If this book is supplementing a curriculum, it will serve its purpose well. However, if you actually plan to use what you've learned - not here.
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Subjects:  1. Elasticity    2. Engineering - Mechanical    3. Engineering Mechanics    4. Material Science    5. Science/Mathematics    6. Strength Of Materials    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Mechanics of solids    10. Science / Statics   

Editorial Review

To take something as ordinary as wire and present it as a trueart form is an amazing achievement, and this book does exactly that.According to Suzanne Slesin, the story of wire as a component of usefuland decorative household objects began in Slovakia in the 17th century,where tinkers used thin strands of iron to repair household pottery.The art of wirework flourished and traveled throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire during the next century, becoming highly developed andquite popular by the end of the 1800s; utilitarian objects such asbaskets, bottle racks, serving dishes, plant stands, trivets, andbirdcages were both made of and embellished with wire. Sadly, wireornamentation as a decorative art is mainly a thing of the past, butbecause these objects are so sturdy, they can often be purchased asantiques. The book has a long directory of European and Americansources for wirework. ... Read more

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Comprehensive historical and technical book
As an artist and metal worker, I've found this book comprehensive. Great illustrations and historical documents. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Decoration & Ornament    5. General    6. Interior Design    7. Metal Arts And Crafts    8. Textiles & Costume    9. Wire craft    10. Wire in interior decoration    11. Antiques & collectables: gold & silver (other than jewellery)    12. Antiques & collectables: jewellery    13. Decorative arts & crafts    14. Home furnishing & decoration    15. Metals technology / metallurgy   

Reviews (5)

Excellent Resource
This is a well organized...in depth look at how the world of materials is improving...

A Great Primer for Innovative Materials
As a profession, architects and designers are obsessed with understanding and appreciating materials. When materials are better understood and better utilized, architects and designers typically produce better projects.
Great body of material research
This book is a good companion for modern designers looking for materials.
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Subjects:  1. Architecture    2. Catalogs    3. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    4. Materials    5. Methods & Materials    6. Non-Classifiable    7. Nonfiction    8. Physical Properties Of Materials    9. Technological innovations    10. Architectural structure & design    11. Architecture / General    12. Building construction & materials    13. Material    14. Reference works   

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Reviews from 5 leading experts in the composites industry
This book is reviewed by several leading experts in the field of composites manufacturing. Experts are from various companies and leading universities such as M.I.T. Top four reviews are as printed in the back cover of the book.Read more

Subjects:  1. Composite Materials    2. Engineering - Industrial    3. Engineering - Mechanical    4. Manufacturing    5. Material Science    6. Process Engineering    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Materials science    11. Production engineering    12. Technology / Material Science   

Reviews (44)

very happy
Informative.Quick easy read.Helpful for a novice, yet will be even more useful as you advance.Two other welding books I read quoted a lot from author.Clear illustrations.

Welder's Hdbk Hp1264
Book is great. Got me back on track. Good illustrations, great info.
Great Introductory Book on Welding
I found this to be the best introductory book on welding that I have seen.Quite of few books give you spotty pieces of information and tell you to "go do it."Others are pricy text books designed for a full school course on welding.This is a straight comprehensive introduction to welding.It starts you off with safety, materials needed to start work and the advantages and disadvantages of each major type of welding.Richard Finch has a smooth writing style and includes good suggestions and advice, including common amature mistakes to avoid.I would have given it 5 stars, but it was last revised in 1997 and some information about equipment is getting dated. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Handbooks, manuals, etc    2. Metallurgy    3. Reference    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts    8. Welding    9. Welding Technology    10. Transportation / General   

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Very good book.
I like this book a lot.Good information.One sentence annoys me though.On page 7 the author states, "Pure oxygen is flammable."This is a false statement.It made me wonder if he ever used an oxyacetylene outfit when I first read it.Who hasn't accidentally tried to light the oxygen first instead of the acetylene and found that nothing happens?Higher concentrations of oxygen increase the rate of oxidation/combustion but oxygen isn't a fuel, i.e., it isn't flammable.But pure oxygen makes things that are flammable more dangerous.
Super!Carry it in your toolbox for Oxy Welding
If you can afford only one book on Oxy Welding get this one, no make that two so you can have one in you toolbox and one to replace it when the one in your toolbox "grows legs" and walks off.This is "thee" book for the practical weldor and fits nicely into your toolbox.Read it, use it, take it with you where ever you go to work. The author is writing to you as your coworker not as an instructor or engineer though he is still showing you how to do it correctly and SAFELY.

Excellent starter book for oxyacetylene!
There are so many books on welding that it is hard to figure out which one will be best for you, especially if you are a beginner. Read more

Subjects:  1. Do-It-Yourself    2. Engineering - Mechanical    3. Metallurgy    4. Oxyacetylene welding and cutti    5. Oxyacetylene welding and cutting    6. Reference    7. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Welding Technology    11. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical    12. Welding   

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I am sure this will be the most used book in your collection
This is sure to be the best book in your reference collection.As a former student of John Beaumont's, I have learned a tremendous amount about the plastics industry from that book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. CAD-CAM - General    2. Engineering - Industrial    3. Industrial Technology    4. Injection molding of plastics    5. Metallurgy    6. Science/Mathematics    7. Technology    8. Technology & Industrial Arts    9. Textiles & Polymers   

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Chemical & Biochemical    2. Material Science    3. Metallurgy    4. Plastics    5. Plastics Engineering    6. Polymeric Materials    7. Science/Mathematics    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Plastics & polymers technology    11. Polymer chemistry    12. Technology / Material Science   

Reviews (4)

New & Improved? NOT
I have access to Peterson's original book (older than me?) and to the first edition of this one, published in 1974. I recommend buying used copies of the old ones. They contain the same info and are easier to use since the charts are bigger.

Guide to Stress Risers and Other Structural Phenomena
Absolutely essential book for anybody interested in stresses in notched bodies; structural analysts who like to use the 'back of the envelope', finite element analysts, fracture mechanicists; designers in aerospace, rail, heavy machinery, light machinery, medical devices, almost anything you can name. Book has been updated from the original; even if you have the original edition, this 2nd edition is well worth having for your engineering reference library.

AN EXCELLENT BOOK
This is an excellent book. I found the book to be extremely informative and thoghtfully written. I recommend this book for anyone that is interested in applications of stress and strain analysis. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Engineering - Civil    2. Engineering - Mechanical    3. Material Science    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Stress concentration    6. Structural Analysis (Engineering)    7. Structural analysis (Engineeri    8. Technology    9. Technology & Industrial Arts    10. Testing Of Materials    11. Stress & fracture    12. Structural engineering    13. Technology / Engineering / Mechanical   

Subjects:  1. Alloys    2. Binary systems (Metallurgy)    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Material Science    5. Metallurgy    6. Phase diagrams    7. Reference    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Technology    10. Technology & Industrial Arts    11. Civil Engineering, Surveying & Building    12. Industrial Chemistry & Manufacturing Technologies   

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Wonderful photos, but not much else
The photos are great!There was little information to really tell about each gun pictured.

Great Book of Guns, Indeed!
This book looks sweet on our coffee table. The pictures are beautiful- especially the ones of antique rifles. My knowledge of firearms has greatly increased just by reading it in my spare time. There is fascinating history about guns that I had never heard of previously. I like the way the book is organized by firearm type and country of origin. I'm truly glad I purchased this book.

Interesting Historical Review but lacking modern details
I have been learning a lot about modern handguns, and I wanted a book that would give me some history of guns, how their operation has evolved, and an overview of the types of handguns in existance.This book is definitely interesting and fun to flip through, and has some great photos.I liked the photos of the older flint-lock pistols, pepperbox revolvers, and guns of the old-west.Some of the oddities were especially interesting, including the Japanese sword-gun (not a bayonet, but a full-size sword with a handle that was a gun).Also, I liked the WWII Liberator, made by GM to be cheap, easy to build, and to dropped in mass on Germany for partisans to get.However, I felt the book was lacking in a few key areas.I understand that the author can't possibly include every gun ever.But why are there so many examples of home-made guns throughout the years, and no entry for the Glock?The Glock was a revolutionary gun, with an interesting history of unknown Gaston Glock with no gunmaking experience making a gun for the Austrian army that bucked much conventional thinking regarding guns.Who would think a plastic frame would make a reliable gun?Now, every gun store you go into is packed with Glocks, and it is the favorite sidearm of many LEOs including police and FBI.Most CCW books I read recommend the Glock.Half the new guns I see today are essentially Glock copies (Springfield XD, Steyr, S&W SW, etc).The only mention of the Glock in this book is in a side-panel about SWAT teams, where it mentions that SWAT teams use Glocks among other weapons.
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Subjects:  1. Antiques & Collectibles    2. Antiques / Collectibles    3. Antiques/Collectibles    4. Catalogs    5. Firearms    6. Firearms & Weapons    7. Firearms And Gunsmithing    8. Metallurgy    9. Military - Weapons    10. Antiques & Collectibles / Firearms & Weapons    11. Sale Books   

Reviews (8)

Good for Beginners
This is my 1st year to pursue blacksmithing.I have read a number of books on the subject, but I am not a seasoned smith.
Great book for the self-starter
Jack Andrews' "New Edge of the Anvil" is a great book for getting started in blacksmithing.It has clear text, detailed pictures, and inspiring blacksmith's profiles.I find myself referencing it often.Highly recommended.

One of the best for beginning blacksmithing
I am a beginning blacksmither and have been getting books from our library.This is one that is so good, I wanted to own a copy.
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Subjects:  1. Blacksmithing    2. Metal Work    3. Metallurgy    4. Science/Mathematics    5. Technical & Manufacturing Trades    6. Technology    7. Technology & Industrial Arts   

Subjects:  1. Antiques/Collectibles    2. Metal Manufacturing    3. Parker shotgun    4. Shotguns