Best Fracture Mechanics Books of 2025

The Machinery's Handbook: Large Print is an enlarged version of the original edition, which has been the most popular engineering resource for over a century. It contains comprehensive and practical information that is essential for engineers, designers, drafters, metalworkers, and serious home hobbyists. This 31st edition of the "Bible of the Mechanical Industries" includes new and updated content on additive manufacturing, machine elements and operations, manufacturing and materials, metal casting and molding, and math, measurement, and dimensioning. The book is a must-have technical reference for anyone in the manufacturing and mechanical industries.

If you are looking for a comprehensive guide to prepare for any disaster, "The Prepper’s Survival Bible: 8 in 1" is the book for you. This guide covers everything from long-term survival to off-grid living, canning, self-sufficiency, and home defense. The author provides practical tips and life-saving strategies to help readers survive any calamity. The book also includes prepper recipes and a detailed list of the best canned food for preppers. Overall, "The Prepper’s Survival Bible: 8 in 1" is an excellent resource for anyone looking to be better prepared for any disaster.

The Milling Machine for Home Machinists is an excellent guide for those who want to choose, install, and operate a milling machine in their home workshop. With over 150 color photos and diagrams, the book explains the usage of each machine and accessory for the vast majority of applications in an active shop. It also provides detailed knowledge to help you hold the diverse shapes and sizes of workpieces and maintain your milling tools. This book is a must-have for hobbyists' workshops, and its lavishly illustrated content makes it stand out from other metalwork books.

The Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook – General: FAA-H-8083-30A (Black & White): (AMT Aircraft Mechanic Textbook & Study Guide) is an affordable black and white print that offers basic information on principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures in the subject matter areas common to both the airframe and powerplant ratings. The handbook aids students enrolled in a formal course of instruction preparing for FAA certification as a maintenance technician as well as for current technicians who wish to improve their knowledge. The book is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn the theory and methods of application of aviation maintenance.

The AC 43.13-1B & AC 43.13-2B - Aircraft Inspection, Repair & Alterations: Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices: (FAA Advisory Circular) is a must-have handbook for Aviation Maintenance Technicians, repair stations, aircraft owners, and homebuilders. This FAA Advisory Circular provides detailed standards for acceptable methods, techniques, and practices for the inspection, repair, and alteration of aircraft. It combines two important Advisory Circulars (ACs) written by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on this topic. The book covers a wide range of topics including aircraft hardware, engines, fuel, exhaust, avionics, and human factors. The book is illustrated throughout and includes a glossary and a list of useful acronyms and abbreviations. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for anyone involved in aircraft maintenance and repair.

The FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe, Volume 1: FAA-H-8083-31A (Color Print) is an essential study guide for those preparing for certification as an airframe or powerplant mechanic. This handbook covers the principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures related to the airframe rating and is designed to assist both formal students and independent learners. While some material is duplicated in the Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Powerplant, the handbook provides basic information on fire protection systems and electrical systems. The official FAA handbook is a must-have for anyone pursuing a career in aviation repair and maintenance.

The book "When I'm an Astronaut: Dreaming is Believing: STEM (Inspirational Careers for Kids)" is an excellent tool to inspire children to dream big, aim high, and believe in themselves. The book challenges gender stereotypes and encourages children to reach for the stars in the world of STEM. The book is perfect for both home and classroom use, with hidden space references that will engage older children and adults alike. The accompanying activity book is an excellent way to continue the learning experience and expand space vocabulary. Overall, the book is a must-read for parents and educators who want to inspire children to pursue their dreams and have a bright future in STEM fields.

The FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe, Volume 2: FAA-H-8083-31A is an essential guide for individuals preparing for certification as an airframe or powerplant mechanic. This handbook provides basic information on principles, fundamentals, and technical procedures related to the airframe rating. It is an excellent resource for students enrolled in a formal course of instruction, as well as those studying on their own. What makes this book stand out is its comprehensive coverage of fire protection systems and electrical systems, which are closely related to the knowledge requirements for both airframe and powerplant ratings. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone pursuing a career in aviation repair and maintenance.

This book provides readers with an in-depth understanding of peridynamic modeling methods, numerical techniques, and their applications. Authored by Erkan Oterkus, the book covers new concepts in the field, including peridynamics for dynamic fracture modeling, beam and plate models, and peridynamics for axisymmetric analysis. It also explores cutting-edge applications of peridynamics, such as its biological applications, modeling at the nanoscale, and more. The book concludes with a chapter on the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in peridynamics. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for researchers and engineers who want to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in peridynamics.

Fracture Mechanics: Fundamentals and Applications, Fourth Edition is an excellent resource for engineers and researchers looking for a comprehensive guide to fracture mechanics. This book covers theory and applications, linear and nonlinear fracture mechanics, solid mechanics, and materials science with a balanced and in-depth approach. The latest research, industry practices, applications, and computational analysis and modeling are reflected in this new edition. The historical approach taken in this book is also commendable as it shows how the field has developed over the past 75 years. Overall, this book is highly recommended for those looking for a thorough understanding of fracture mechanics.