Category Archives: engineering

Machines of the 20th Century – Muslin

In this post, we will see the book Machines of the 20th Century by E. Muslin. About the book This book is a review of the 20th-century machines, hundreds of thousands of various machines and mechanisms for moving tremendous masses … Continue reading →

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Structural Mechanics – Darkov, Kuznetsov

In this post, we will see the book Structural Mechanics by A. Darkov and V. Kuznetsov. The book deals with a variety of structures and their stability from an engineering viewpoint. The structures discussed include arches, frames, trusses, roofs, retaining walls, bridges, … Continue reading →

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Electricity And Man – Manoilov

In this post, we will see the book Electricity And Man by V. Manoilov. About the book: “… Life on Earth originated and developed in interaction with electromagnetic fields. Electricity is inherent in the living in its most complicated form – … Continue reading →

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The Moon and Man – Rebrov, Khozin

In this post, we will see the book The Moon and Man by M. Rebrov and G. Khozin. About the book The day is not far off when a spaceship will land on one of the moon’s vast plains and the first earthmen … Continue reading →

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Fundamentals of Machine Design – Orlov

In this post, we will see the three out of five-volume set Fundamentals of Machine Design by P. Orlov.     About the books: The purpose of the present book is to offer the reader an attempt at a systematic exposition of rules … Continue reading →

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Strength of Materials – Belyaev

In this post, we will see the book Strength of Materials by N. M. Belyaev. About the book: The new edition of Strength of Materials by N. M. Belyaev has been published after 11 years. In 33 years that lapsed between the … Continue reading →

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Mechanisms in Modern Engineering Design – Artobolevsky

In this post, we will see the set of books (6/7) in the series Mechanisms in Modern Engineering Design: A Handbook for Engineers, Designers and Inventors by I. I. Artobolevsky. About the books (From the preface of the first volume): One of the problems … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Sun – Pushkov, Silkin

In this post, we will see the book The Quiet Sun by N. Pushkov and B. Silkin. About the book: How can events 150 million kilometres away affect us here on earth? But if you have ever complained of poor radio … Continue reading →

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Applied Methods in the Theory of Nonlinear Oscillations – Starzhinskii

In this post, we will see the book Applied Methods in the Theory of Nonlinear Oscillations by V. M. Starzhinskii. About the book: The book is aimed at engineers with a strong mathematical background, scientists working in mechanics and applied mathematics, … Continue reading →

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Miracles on Wheels – Markusha

In this post, we will see the book Miracles on Wheels: A Book for Inquiring Minds by Anatoly Markusha. About the book: This book has been written not only for budding engineers and mechanics: it is addressed to anyone who is thinking … Continue reading →

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