Book Description
Practice Problems for the Mechanical Engineering PE Exam contains all 500+ practice problems in the Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual, along with fully-explained, step-by-step solutions. With this book, you will see not only what the correct answer is, but why it is correct and the most efficient way to solve the problem. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

not representative of exam grade questions
I recommend this manual only as a means for working additional problems once you've exhausted your textbook sample problems.I just took the ME PE exam yesterday and the problems on the actual exam should take no longer than 5 minutes to work, IF you know what tools (equations, etc) to use.The sample problems in this book took me, on average, about 35 minutes each to work.90% of them are far more difficult than anything you'll see on the actual exam.

I think time would be much better spent simply working the "easy" problems out of your old textbooks.

Didn't get to use it
Book was fine condition but didn't get to do any of the practice problems before my exam, which I passed thanks to the reference book.

Things to know before purchasing this manual and sample exam
The practice problems are all written in SI and English units yet there will only be in English units on the Mechanical PE exam. All problems have both units, however if you are interested in becoming proficient with conversions this may actually distract you. This could be confusing to someone studying and trying to improve the ability to work in different systems.

Be particularly aware of the sample exam. The following quote is an excerpt from a forum on the exam which I just read. I am dissapointed to read that the Sample exam is not reflective of the actual PE exam. I too just bought this for the purpose of taking a timed practice exam but now will send it back and find a more appropriate practice exam.

"I was going to take the PPI ME sample exam under timed conditions but thank goodness I flipped through it first. As soon as I saw the SI units I knew it wouldn't be representative of the NCEES exam, at least in that regard. I saw it as being pointless working problems in the SI system since they won't be on the real exam and all my studying has been in the English system."

Good PE Review Material
I recommend this book if you are studying for the PE exam.The problems are numerous and relevant.The solutions are easy to follow.

You do NOT need to have Lindeburg's study guide to use the Practice Problems.He does refer to the appendices in his study guide (steam tables, etc) by page number, BUT if you have the reference elsewhere (which you should), you can do all the problems in the book.

New edition contains practice problems
If you bought the reference book, buy this book.I know it's spendy, but do it. The 12th edition contains several great exam grade problems that anyone taking the PE exam should take time to work beforehand. I worked about 1/2 of the problems in this book, and felt well prepared for the exam.I was hoping the exam problems would be easier, but about half were about the same as the problems in this book (the other half were easier).

My frustrations were that the 12th edition still contains errors, and no errata was published when I bought this book, most were simple and straight forward, but some were frustrating.

The practice problems contain some problems that require references or ideas that are not contained in the reference book (see the problems in chapter 19, fluid power, and note that the book does not contain any methods for calculating hydraulic impedence)...there are only maybe 4 problems like this in the book, so it's not a big deal.

Also, I don't know why the author labeled many problems (1 hour limit)...some were very easy (like 2 minute problems), while other problems that weren't labeled (1 hour limit) took quite a while to compute.It'd be nicer if they were labeled (easy, med, hard) or something of that nature to make studying easier, so you could work all the problems in the area you want to emphasize in, while just doing the 'easy' ones in other areas.
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Customer Reviews (11)

Worked for me
This was my major "P.E. Exam" reference for both the prep & the actual exam (11th edition). I've also found it a great addition to my collection of desk references.

Buy it, study it, use it, and good luck!

Must have for the PE exam
This book is a must have for the PE Mechanical Exam, however like anything if you do not put any time into learning the material and knowing where to find the equations you will have trouble during the exam...you must do your homework. If you want to pass the exam the first time follow the author's suggestion on how many hours need to be devoted to study. The only criticism I have for the book is the order in which some of the material is presented. Along with this book you need to purchase the practice problems by Lindeburg. During the exam you may want to bring in a few of your undergrad text books depending on the specific test you will be taking. Overall the author has done an excellent job taking a very broad subject and compressing it down into an easy to use book.

Great book, bad binding
The book is excellent, but the physical quality of the bound text is not good. I bought the 11th edition. Admittedly, it was used; but it was in excellent shape. Almost immediately the pages began falling out. Eventually they fell out in clumps.

I think that PPI should publish the book in sections rather than as one giant text. I'm sure that a large book places greater stress on its pages than does a smaller one.

This book is relatively expensive. It is a fact that many of my engineering books have fallen apart and others, used an equal amount, did not. It must have to do with the quality of the binding.

I'd rather pay another $25.00 for the book and not have it disintegrate.

Horrible Review Manual
I would be embarrassed to put my name on this book. The layout of the book is completely out of order, who starts an engineering review with Fluids and doesn't cover the very basics of Statics until section 43? I understand that this is not a novel and doesn't need to read like one, but some logical flow of material would be nice. It would also be helpful if the review problem book that goes with this manual used equations out of this manual. At least 1/4 of the problems use formulas that seem to have come out of thin air. Oh yeah, ideal gas law pv=Rt is nowhere to be found in the entire book. How this manual became the standard is beyond me. Maybe there is nothing better out there, but I'm certain that there is nothing worse. Hopefully Mark's will get me through the exam next month.

Wonderful Reference for the Test
I couldn't have passed without it.I was a great information source for the test and I use it at work, as well. ... Read more

Book Description
The eighth edition of Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design maintains the basic approaches that have made this book the standard in machine design for over 40 years. At the same time it combines the straightforward focus on fundamentals instructors have come to expect with a modern emphasis on design and new applications. Overall coverage of basic concepts are clear and concise so that readers can easily navigate key topics. This edition includes a new case study to help illuminate the complexities of shafts and axles and a new finite elements chapter. Problem sets have been improved, with new problems added to help students progressively work through them. The book website includes ARIS, which is a homework management system that will have 90 algorithmic problems. ... Read more

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Might be a Good Reference Book
As a senior ME student, I think Shigley's Mechanical Engineering Design may be a good reference book, but find it is a poor text. Most topics are covered quickly and equations presented with little or no emphasis on any engineering derivation. This will frustrate engineers who enjoy knowing why the equations work. Also many of the answers found in the back of the book are simply incorrect. This inhibits the value of the problems found at the end of each chapter. The book covers a myriad of engineering topics which makes it fine to pull off the shelf to find the correct equation to use. However as a text, it lacks the engineering and mathematical depth to help one understand why the equations presented are true and why they work. ... Read more

Book Description
The seventh edition of Mechanical Engineering Design marks a return to the basic approaches that have made this book the standard in machine design for over 40 years. At the same time it has been significantly updated and modernized for today's engineering students and professional engineers.

Working from extensive market research and reviews of the 6th edition, the new 7th edition features reduced coverage of uncertainty and statistical methods.Statistics is now treated (in chapter 2) as one of several methods available to design engineers, and statistical applications are no longer integrated throughout the text, examples and problem sets.

Other major changes include updated coverage of the design process, streamlined coverage of statistics, a more practical overview of materials and materials selection (moved to chapter 3), revised coverage of failure and fatigue, and review of basic strength of materials topics to make a clearer link with prerequisite courses.

Overall coverage of basic concepts has been made more clear and concise, with some advanced topics deleted, so that readers can easily navigate key topics. Problem sets have been improved, with new problems added to help students progressively work through them.

The book has an Online Learning Center with several powerful components: MATLAB for Machine Design (featuring highly visual MATLAB simulations and accompanying source code); the "FEPC" finite element program, with accompanying Finite Element Primer and FEM Tutorials; interactive FE Exam questions for Machine Design; and Machine Design Tutorials for study of key concepts from Parts I and II of the text.Complete Problem Solutionsand PowerPoint slides of book illustrations are available for instructors, under password protection. A printed Instructor's Solutions Manual is also available, with detailed solutions to all chapter problems. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (16)

Unsatisfactory
As an engineering student who is trying to learn and understand the concepts in this book, I have found it nearly impossible to get clear and concise explanations of the concepts covered in this book. Many of the examples are incomplete. They take short cuts and don't explain why they did what they did. This book makes WAY too many assumptions that you just magically already knew what they were talking about. For each chapter, I've had to go through and spend hours deciphering what in the world they were trying to say. There is little consistency in notation. The notation chosen doesn't always coincide with standard notation. They rarely clearly define the notation. Many of the figures are mediocre at best and poorly labeled.

The concepts in this book are very important, so they need to be presented in a simple, easy to understand way. The concepts are not necessarily difficult, but they are difficult to learn from this book's explanations. From what I've heard, the next edition isn't much better if any. The editors need to work their way through this book and fill in the gaps, making sure everything is clearly illustrated, labeled, and explained.

Great book
This is the single most useful engineering design book I have found.It has a very broad scope of design information.As some of the other reviews have stated, it does not go into much depth in a lot of the subjects, but I have never come across a structural design problem I couldn't solve using this book.As a mechanical engineer, if I could only use one book as a reference, it would be this book.

A good book
A good general mechanical engineering reference book. Mechanical Engineering Design, by Shigley contains a wealth of useful reference information, but lacks clarity in a few subjects. It is a good quick reference book, not too big, and not too small for mechanical engineers, as it covered most of the important desgin topics. In general, the topics are easy to find and apply.

Mechanical Engineering Design
I have found having this book again useful and a great addition to my library.

good
Good book, alot of useful reference info but not too clear on a lot of subjects. A good machinery handbook I'd recommend instead. ... Read more

Book Description
This richly illustrated text reflects the experiences and philosophy of the author as is presented in his introductory course, Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering, currently being taught at Iowa State University.Dr. Wickert introduces students to the vocabulary, skills, applications, and excitement of the mechanical engineering profession. The text balances problem solving skills, communications skills, design engineering analysis, real world applications and practical technology. ... Read more

Book Description
The "Classic Edition" of Shigley & Mischke, Mechanical Engineering Design 5/e provides readers the opportunity to use this well-respected version of the bestselling textbook in Machine Design. Originally published in 1989, MED 5/e provides a balanced overview of machine element design, and the background methods and mechanics principles needed to do proper analysis and design.

Content-wise the book remains unchanged from the latest reprint of the original 5th edition.Instructors teaching a course and needing problem solutions can contact McGraw-Hill Account Management for a copy of the Instructor Solutions Manual. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (20)

Classic
If you're a mechanical engineer who deals with mechanical assemblies, you must have this book. It was used as a textbook 10 years ago in one of my college classes, and I sold it back, only to re-purchase it later to use for my job. There's really no substitute.

This is not for study...... maybe good reference
This book has a lot of tables and formulae which can be applied directly to specific engineering design problems, but I have not ever learned mechanical engineering design subject. I need comprehensible and easily viewable explanations and figures to understand the basic concepts. Information in this book looks just a sequence of data with not well-organized instruction.
I can not recommend this book to anyone who doesn't have a background in this subject unless you are forced to use to prepare for the Ph.D. qualifying exam based on this book, for example...

Hope they proof read the 7th edition!
If this book wasn't so full of valuable information, I wouldn't have given it a single star.The proof reader slept through this edition.There are more errors than I could have ever imagined.They sometimes refer to the same variable by different names in succeeding paragraphs!Many times they leave off critical subscript identifiers or don't label important values in the example figures.Small errors crop up all the way through this edition.Hope they fix the Seventh!

Unsuitable for undergraduates
The original Mechanical Engineering Design book written by Joseph Shigley, and later, with Larry Mitchell, was an excellent undergraduate text; it was readable at the introductory level, and it contained enough information and methodology for use as a good reference book after graduation.Unfortunately, this revised text, which was rewritten by Charles Mischke, is thoroughly unreadable, obfuscating, and is totally unsuitable as a text for undergraduate mechanical engineering students.The book is full of nuances, subtleties and informative data that do make it useful as a reference book on the shelf of an experienced design engineer, but not as a text for students learning the subject.For those who plan to teach a course for mechanical engineering majors on this topic, I recommend other texts such a Jack Collins' Mechanical Design of Machine Elements and Machines, Wiley, 2003.

Well, it's helpful if you've seen the information elsewhere
I had the 6th edition of this book as the primary text book in my ME design class. It certainly has a wealth of data and formulae for design, but I found its explainations and examples very vague -- particularly if you're coming to it for the first time, or even the second or third time. In fact I frequently found myself confused by information I already knew well before reading this text. If you just need a formula, this is certainly a great reference. If you really need to know how that formula is applied or how to approach the problem, I'd look elsewhere. I also agree with a previous writer: the fatigue section is particularly lacking. ... Read more

Book Description
Solve any mechanical engineering problem quickly and easily

This trusted compendium of calculation methods delivers fast, accurate solutions to the toughest day-to-day mechanical engineering problems.You will find numbered, step-by-step procedures for solving specific problems together with worked-out examples that give numerical results for the calculation.

• Covers: Power Generation; Plant and Facilities Engineering; Environmental Control; Design Engineering
• New Edition features methods for automatic and digital control; alternative and renewable energy sources; plastics in engineering design

Customer Reviews (1)

Nuts
In regards to its treatment of heat exchanger design:
(1)There is no way that the temperature change affected is inverse to tube length.(2)The temperature change affected can easily be greater than the temperature gradient if: (i)it is truely counter-current as in single-pass on both tube and shell side, and(ii) the heat flows, Cp*m, are matched so that there is not a pinch. ... Read more

Book Description
In this book John Bird and Carl Ross introduce mechanical principles and technology through examples and applications - enabling students to develop a sound understanding of the principles needed by professional engineers and technicians. No previous background in engineering is assumed and theoretical concepts are supported by over 600 problems and worked examples.

This completely new text is designed to match a wide range of pre-degree courses, and provide an accessible introduction for undergraduates with no previous background in engineering studies.

The authors have ensured syllabus-match for the leading UK courses at this level: AVCE optional units Mechanical Engineering Principles and Further Mechanical Engineering Principles, and the new BTEC National unit: Mechanical Principles.

A student-friendly introduction to core engineering topics which does not assume any background in engineering studies

A brand new text matched to the latest syllabus requirements

Includes over 600 problems and 400 worked examples ... Read more

Book Description

*Designed with an on-the-go format, this indispensable guide puts thousands of formulas in the palm of your hand
*Contains a broad range of formulas - everything from HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) to stress and vibration equations - all for measuring fatigue, load bearing, gear design, and simple mechanisms
*An easy-to-use guide for all types of mechanics and engineers ... Read more

Book Description

Solve any mechanical engineering problem quickly and easily with the world's leading engineering handbook

Nearly 1800 pages of mechanical engineering facts, figures, standards, and practices, 2000 illustrations, and 900 tables clarifying important mathematical and engineering principle, and the collective wisdom of 160 experts help you answer any analytical, design, and application question you will ever have.

Customer Reviews (21)

If you're a mechanical engineer, save your money
I purchased this, along with Lineburg's Mechanical Engineering Reference Manual for the PE Exam when I took my PE Exam.I cracked it open a few times while studying and once during the exam.I didn't find what I was looking for and I almost NEVER use it during my work.I am in the process field, pumps, pipe, etc.I use Lindeburg's manual at least twice a week.Skip this book and buy something more specific to your specialty.It's far to generic to be useful to me.

A Must Have for Engineers
This belongs on my desk. Katrina took my previous copy. I feel better having it within arms reach.

I loved this book
I think its very useful handbook. A must have for all fresh graduates.

Hardcover-CD?
IT seems this book is a CD for use of a Wireless Area Network (WAN), so how can it possibly be hardcover?And why is is three times more expensive than the normal edition, but still looks like it is the same 10th edition material on CD ONLY?

Overrated
"Mark's Handbook" is one of those books you hear other students in college talk about like it's a must have that you'll use for the rest of your life. But it's not. I bought this book, and six years out of college I barely ever crack it open. It's packed with information, but it's so general that you can't get any real-world specific information out of it. It's like a restaurant reviewer who can tell you that "New York has some great Italian restaurants" but doesn't give you the name of any of them. You're much better off skipping this book and buying one that's more specific to your particular field. As an example, the mechanical engineer is much better off with Shigley's "Mechanical Engineering Design". ... Read more

Customer Reviews (1)

Important Note about Edition
As is quite apparent from the one review of the hardcover edition (and from my machine design professor repeatedly referring to this as a reference book), this isn't the best textbook from which to learn the material in the first place, but it has every formula you'll ever need (well, maybe not...).However, there is one very important fact to note if you are considering buying this book for a class.It is NOT identical to the hardcover 8th edition; all problems and examples are in SI units (often with significantly different numbers), and the problem numbers are not necessarily the same (one cannot help but suspect that this is intentional on the part of the publisher, since it means that the cheaper paperback edition cannot be easily substituted for the hardcover edition).If you will need this book for homework, be aware of this. ... Read more

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The Most Effective PE Exam Review Written by nine university professors, experts in the subjects tested by the PE exam. ... Read more

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Great Study Book
This book contained all that was needed to study and prepare for the PE exam.I used the book to study for select areas of the test that I would be interested in.I passed the exam with no other study efforts outside using this book.Example problems with solutions manual were very helpful and representative of what was on the actaul exam. ... Read more

Book Description
Mechanical Engineers' Handbook, Third Edition, Four Volume Set provides a single source for all critical information needed by mechanical engineers in the diverse industries and job functions they find themselves. No single engineer can be a specialist in all areas that they are called on to work and the handbook provides a quick guide to specialized areas so that the engineer can know the basics and where to go for further reading. ... Read more

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Recommended
The Mechanical Engineering Handbook provides extensive coverage on the fundamental topics and emerging issues involved in mechanical engineering, from the structure of solids to virtual reality.

Each chapter has a detailed table of contents, most contain graphs, figures, references, and a bibliography to aid the reader's comprehension.

Several chapters in this handbook were found to be particularly engaging: "What the Law Requires of an Engineer" provides examples and case studies to clarify topics such as hazard analysis; and, "Electronic Information Resources: Your On-line Bookshelf," discusses why tapping into technical information can help engineers avoid mistakes.

The final section of the handbook, "Management, Finance, Quality, Law, and Research," strays from the traditional ideas of a professional desk reference. It deals with a variety of topics not dealt with in similar works. For example, the chapter "Managing People" explains motivation and barriers to team performance.

Worthwhile Book
In the realm of Engineering there are so many books which claim to be good references.This one is the one you want to buy.Compare it to Mark's, Lindegberg, Shigley,... and you'll be pleased. ... Read more

Book Description

Praised by readers for its usefulness, this book covers the entire area of mechanical behavior of materials from a practical engineering viewpoint, providing a single-source introductory analysis with specific coverage on materials testing, yield criteria, stress-based fatigue, fracture mechanics, crack growth, strain-based fatigue, and creep. Explains test methods and the principles behind them, and explores engineering methods for predicting strength and life, with real-date worked examples. Completely updates discussions on fracture mechanics, stress-based fatigue, and creep, and adds three new appendices; one that reviews useful topics from elementary mechanics of materials, one that considers statistical variation in materials properties, and a third that aids in locating materials property information in the tables found in various chapters. Updated end-of-chapter references lead to sources of materials data and to more detailed information.For the mechanical engineer, materials engineer, aeronautical engineer, structural engineer, design engineer, or test engineer.

Customer Reviews (4)

Excellent example of what an engineering text should be!
Professor Dowling has done a remarkable job in presenting his material. "Mechanical Behavior of Materials" is pedagogically solid, enabling comfortable self-study for engineering students or practicing engineers. The coverage of deformation, static failure, and fatigue failure analyses are comprehensive, and yet sufficiently detailed to be applied in practice. Individual chapters are devoted to each of the three major fatigue analysis techniques, i.e., stress, strain, and fracture mechanics methods. Each are clearly and thoroughly explained, along with their applications and limitations. Also covered are a host of standard testing procedures, material properties for all major classes, plasticity, creep, relaxation, and material damping (a rarity). Altogether, Professor Dowling's book stands out as an exceptional example of what an engineering text should be. It is a very fine successor to an earlier, and still worthwhile work called "Stress, Strain, and Strength" by the late Professor Robert Juvinall. Another useful book, is "Metal Fatigue in Engineering", by Fuchs and Stephens.

Good textbook for students and junior engineers
This book is a great reading for students or junior engineers who are just starting to work in Mechanical Engineering. However, a Senior Engineer and any experienced practician will look for something more deep.

Excellent text!
I thought that this was an excellent text!

The best of its kind
This is a very comprehensive and well-written book. Unlike other books that are overly theoretical, this book emphasizes practical methods that are currently being used to solve real-world problems. The treatment of uniaxial fatigue (both stress-based and strain-based) is superb. The chapters on failure theories and 3-D stress/strain are also excellent. Some readers like myself, however, may want a little more coverage of multiaxial fatigue. There is also no coverage at all on column stability. However, if you've found that your college texts on Machine Design and Mechanics of Materials are simply too idealized to be useful, you'll embrace this book with open arms. ... Read more

Book Description
This is a revision of the famed pocket guide giving engineers, scientists, technicians, and students thousands of essential technical and mathematical formulas and hundreds of diagrams to simplify and speed their calculations. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (15)

4 years of college between the covers
The fun thing about this book is that it has everthing you learned (or should have learned) getting your Engineering degree. It's all there! It usually takes some time to sort thru what all the vaiables mean, and often you have to flip between look up tables, but it is so charming to find EVERYTHING in one spot in a book so small you can carry it in your front pocket.

Great Tool
This book is a great tool for engineering students and expeienced engineers alike!

Super Handy
This book is a newer version to the one my father lent me while on my first internship.I recommend this book to any engineer, since you can find all the formulas you might ever need all in a nice pocket size book.

Excellent reference book
This a must have for all engineers, it contains the simplest to more complex formulae required for day to day engineering calculations & design.

Excellent book, I am always using it
A book that will never get dusty, always something to look up. Wonderful addition to my library and desk. ... Read more

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a classic in the field
This is a good book for understanding the mathematics behind vibrations.The book initially contained basically everything known about the subject at the time it was written (1930s).Its only deficiency is its age.It does not cover modern developments such as the use of computers, numerical methods or FEM/FEA in vibration analysis.It also relates how the equations derived can be used for electromagnetic vibrations, providing nice insight into the power of the mathematics it discusses.

Very well written book
I found Hartog's descriptions of vibrating bodies on moving bases very helpful in the class, and as a supplement to both the lectures and the assigned reading for the class out of "Theory of Vibrations" (Horrible book by the way), the class ended up being not that bad.Hartog though doesn't include many examples which made really understanding the concepts straight from his book a bit difficult.

A practical introduction that helps you "feel" the subject.
"Mechanical Vibration" is a great value for those interested in obtaining a "feel" for vibration phenomenon and theory.The book is pedagogically oriented and well-written, with the reader always in mind.It contains good basic coverage for both one and two degree-of-freedom systems.Some basic calculus and understanding of complex numbers is assumed.In addition, there is a lot of practical material on internal combustion engines, the balancing of rotating machinery, self-excited vibrations, and vibration tuning and management.Although the book is quite old, it remains a very nice introduction to the field.I only wish I had known about it when taking vibration class in college.It would have been a good supplement to the required text.

Excellent coverage of a difficult subject
Den Hartog covers an area that is difficult to understand with a minimum of calculus. A simpler explanation would be iaccurate.

Great engineering text on mechanical vibrations
I've seen several books on mechanical vibrations over the years, and this is the best by far - and the cheapest. Hartog covers the spectrum of mechanical vibrations as they are used in engineering with great in-depth explanations, detailed illustrations that help you visualize what is being discussed, and solved problems throughout the book. He just doesn't jump into what can sometimes be involved mathematics either. He always takes the time to show the details of any mathematics used in solving problems, although I recommend you understand calculus before starting out. ... Read more