Download or read book Mechanical Behavior of Materials written by Norman E. Dowling and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 2007 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensive in scope and readable, this book explores the methods used by engineers to analyze and predict the mechanical behavior of materials. Author Norman E. Dowling provides thorough coverage of materials testing and practical methods for forecasting the strength and life of mechanical parts and structural members.