BOOK REVIEWS
Natural Philosophy analysis and practical considerations. Special emphasis is
S i x Lectures o n M o d e r n N a t u r a l P h i l o s o p h y . B y C . Truesdell. Springer
Verlag, G e r m a n y , 1966. Cloth, 117 p p . §4.50.
R E V I E W E D BY M . GURTIN3
THIS BOOK consists of six lectures on natural philosophy by
C. Truesdell. One will find here very clear, simplified presenta-
tions of Noll's theory of simple materials, Coleman, Mizel, and
Noll's studies in continuum thermodynamics, and Toupin's work
on oriented materials. Also included is a lecture on the treat-
ment of the classical ergodic problem by Khinchen and Lewis, as
well as a lecture on electrified materials in which the author casts
the Toupin-Rivlin theoiy of electromagnetic wave propagation
within the framework of singular surfaces. Truesdell concludes
with a stimulating essay on method and taste in natural philos-
ophy, an essay which better than any other known to this re-
viewer summarizes the modern view of the subject.
Transducer Design
T h e M e a s u r e m e n t of M e c h a n i c a l Parameters in M a c h i n e s . B y N. P.
R a y e v s k i i . P e r g a m o n Press, N e w Y o r k , N . Y . , 1965. B o u n d , xii
and 216 p p . $12.00.
REVIEWED BY W . G . GOTTENBERG4
As STATED in its preface, this book describes transducers de-
signed in the Laboratoiy of Machine Dynamics at the Institute of
Machinery of the USSR Academy of Sciences.
The first part of the book is concerned with a description of the
various electromechanical effects which might be utilized as the
basis of transducer design. Most of the remainder of the book is
devoted to specific applications of these effects for the measure-
ment of motion, and forces in machine parts. Considerable use is
made of bonded resistance wire strain gages in the great number of
transducers described. Details are given of the actual manufac-
ture of the gages as well as the cements. In the recipe for nitro-
cellulose glue, for example, the reader is cautioned against the use
of poor quality celluloid, namely, "cinema film."
General impressions obtained in reading the book are that while
the transducers described are interesting, the effects employed and
the mechanical design of the transducer elements are not unusual.
It is also apparent that it is standard practice in the author's
laboratory to undertake the design, construction, and develop-
mental testing of many devices which are commercially available
to carefully specified tolerances to engineers outside of the USSR.
In fact, the book is most appropriately directed toward the person
who must himself undertake the complete development of the
transducer element in a mechanical measurement system.
Thermal Stress
T h e r m a l Stress a n d L o w C y c l e F a t i g u e . B y S. S. M a n s o n . McGraw-
Hill B o o k C o m p a n y , Inc., N e w Y o r k , N . Y . , 1966. xi and 404 p p .
$16.50.
R E V I E W E D BY T. J. DOLAN5
THIS book summarizes the status of thermal stress analysis,
avoiding the highly theoretical aspects but translating usable
methods into practical engineering significance. Emphasis is
also placed on analytical interpretation of experimental studies.
While partially intended as a text for instruction it probably is
more useful to the analyst in setting up methods of computation
or to the designer who seeks an optimum compromise between
3 Professor, D e p a r t m e n t of M a t h e m a t i c s , Carnegie I n s t i t u t e of
T e c h n o l o g y , Pittsburgh, P a .
* Associate Professor, D e p a r t m e n t of M e c h a n i c a l Engineering,
University of C o l o r a d o , Boulder, C o l o .
' P r o f e s s o r , D e p a r t m e n t of Theoretical and A p p l i e d M e c h a n i c s ,
University of Illinois, Urbana, 111.
Journal of Applied Mechanics
Copyright © 1966 by ASME
placed upon low cycle fatigue clue to thermal fluctuations with
major consideration being given to the strain ranges developed.
The text reviews calculation of elastic stresses followed by elabora-
tion of special procedures needed to handle plastic flow or creep
corrections by point solutions and successive approximations
with illustrative examples. A separate chapter deals with the
behavior of materials, taking into account the effect of cyclic
application of the load on changes in the stress-strain relationship.
Simplified empirical procedures are also included for estimating
fatigue properties from measurements in static tests. These
combined with the analytical procedures develop methods of
predicting thermal stress fatigue life of a structural component.
Experimental data are included on thermal shock as well as
descriptions of design features which contribute to good per-
formance in thermal stress cycling.
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Shock and Vibration
S h o c k s a n d V i b r a t i o n C o n c e p t s i n E n g i n e e r i n g D e s i g n . B y Charles E .
Crede. Prentice-Hall, Inc., E n g l e w o o d Cliffs, N . J., 1965. B o u n d ,
ix and 146 pp. $6.95.
R E V I E W E D BY R. M . MAINS6
THIS book should be a useful starting point for engineers who
wish to solve design problems in shock and vibration. The
discussion is, as the title states, of concepts; it is qualitative al-
most entirely, with references to sources of quantitative informa-
tion well spread through the book. This is good, in that it pro-
vides a framework of words and philosophy on which specific
problems can be built.
Chapter 3 on Reduction of Excitation at the Source, and chap-
ter 4 on Control of Shock and Vibration are the best part of the
book, and they contain such quotable items as: "One of the
problems a designer must face is that of compromising between
an acceptable amount of excitation and the manufacturing costs
involved in attaining a smaller excitation." "Resonance usually
is undesirable and leads to difficulty of one type or another."
For point of view, the book has merit; for actual problems it
gives good references—to do more would require a large treatise.
Bearing Design
D e s i g n o f F i l m B e a r i n g s . B y Paul R o b e r t T r u m p l e r . T h e M a c m i l l a n
C o m p a n y , N e w Y o r k , N . Y „ 1966. C l o t h , 6>/< X 9 l / i in., xiv and
258 p p . $9.95.
R E V I E W E D BY M . D . H E R S E Y 7
AMONG THE many attractive features of this text are (a) design
procedures for the practicing engineer; (6) at least 150 problems
for senior and graduate students; (c) notes on how to use the
digital computer; and (d) a good account of the theory of journal
stability.
The author begins with a full discussion of the Navier-Stokes
equations. Reynolds' equation for incompressible fluids is
applied to steady-load thrust and journal bearings. It is finally
derived in a generalized form for self-acting gas bearings and
applied to problems where the journal axis is in motion. The
problems in this book are not mere slide-rule exercises, but re-
quire serious thinking.
A t first sight it may be asked why the title refers to "Film
Bearings" rather than "Fluid Film Bearings," since we find so
little on solid or boundary films. In future editions, if the same
title is retained, we hope to see the author's keen analysis ap-
plied in some way to protective, adsorbed films that are too thin
to have the same properties as the lubricant in bulk.
6 Professor, D e p a r t m e n t of Civil and E n v i r o n m e n t a l Engineering,
W a s h i n g t o n University, St. Louis, M o .
7 Visiting Professor, Division of Engineering, B r o w n University,
P r o v i d e n c e , R . I. F e l l o w A S M E .
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