Timoshenko as a researcher, teacher, and mentor in the field of applied mechanics. Bower, strength and fracture of engineering solids by david k. Joe goddard of the university of california san diego is the 2012 recipient of the g. Engineering mechanics s timoshenko d h young abebooks. The major event at the meeting is, of course, the applied mechanics dinner, at which the timoshenko medal is presented and the medalist speaks about his career and work. In addition to his textbooks, timoshenko wrote engineering education in russia and an autobiography, as i remember, the latter first published in russian in 1963 with its english translation appearing in 1968. Professor bernard budiansky delivered this lecture at the applied mechanics dinner of the 1989 winter annual meeting of asme, in san francisco, california. Rosakis dedicated to my immediate academic family, my wonderful graduate students and postdocs and stefan timoshenkos academic great, great, great, great, great, great grandchildren. His bestknown textbook is strength of materials, first published in russia in. It addresses continuum mechanics of solids as the theoretical background. Stoker is known for his work in differential geometry and theory of water waves.
Applied mechanics, university of michigan 192736 professor. Taylor medal of the society of engineering science, awarded for outstanding research contributions in the mechanics of complex fluids and the thermodynamics and transport properties of physical and biological systems. Timoshenko was elected a member of 17 academies and scientific societies throughout the world, including the national academy of sciences usa, royal scientific society of great britain, and the ussr academy of sciences. Asme 2019 international mechanical engineering congress. He was the founder of the applied mechanics division of asme and was influential in starting the groups journal of applied mechanics, one of the worlds leading mechanics journals. As the father of modern engineering mechanics, timoshenko wrote many of the. The timoshenko medal, widely regarded as the highest international award in the field of applied mechanics. I should like, first and foremost, to express my deep appreciation to the applied mechanics division of asme for the honor they have done me in awarding the timoshenko medal for 1988. May 04, 20 richard christensen, a professor emeritus of aeronautics and astronautics, has been selected as the 20 recipient of the timoshenko medal by the american society of mechanical engineers asme, among the highest honors in the field of applied mechanics prof. Christensen wins timoshenko award from asme aeronautics. Engineering mechanics stephen timoshenko, donovan harold. Text of timoshenko medal acceptance speech delivered at the applied mechanics dinner of the 1988 winter annual meeting of asme in chicago, illinois.
Engineering mechanics stephen timoshenko, donovan harold young snippet view. Timoshenko, worldrenowned authority in the field, and it commemorates his contributions as author and teacher. Apr 10, 2018 the timoshenko medal is given annually for distinguished contributions in applied mechanics. Professor timoshenko donated his medals and his personal library, containing an extensive collection of old and rare books on mechanics, science, and engineering, to stanford university. This book is the result of the experience of the writer in teaching the subject of applied mechanics at the massachusetts institute of technology. The year 2007 will mark the 50th anniversary of the timoshenko medal.
He was the first recipient and the citation for his medal noted that he guided a new era in applied mechanics. Timoshenko, i would not even have dreamt that a medal bearing his name would once be bestowed upon me. Sixtieth anniversary volumewhich contained twentyeight of. In addition to his textbooks, timoshenko wrote engineering. He died in 1999, and his colleagues at harvard university have published a memorial minute. Stephen timoshenko, russian, ukrainian and american engineer, who is considered to be the father of the modern engineering mechanics, was born on december 23, 1878 in russian empire in chernigov province modern ukraine. Instituted by the applied mechanics division of the american society of. Speech of acceptance of timoshenko medal by zden ek p. The applied mechanics division amd is a division in the american society of mechanical engineers asme. The timoshenko medal, widely regarded as the highest international award in the field of applied mechanics, was established in 1957 in honor. Touloukian award, established in 1997, recognizes outstanding technical contributions in the field of thermophysical properties. Engineering, stanford university 193664 cresson medal 1958 james ewing medal 1963 levy medal 1944 timoshenko medal 1957 accademia dei lincei american association for the advancement of science american geophysical union american institute of aeronautics and astronautics. Christensen was cited for his numerous distinguished contributions to applied mechanics, including the theory of heterogeneous solids. Popular solid mechanics books meet your next favorite book.
Stephen timoshenko is the worldrenowned authority in the field of mechanical engineering, and a prize named after him commemorates his contributions as author and teacher. Presented at the asme applied mechanics division banquet, pittsburgh, pa, nov. The timoshenko medal was established in 1957 and is conferred in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics. Christensen wins timoshenko award from asme stanford. Timoshenko medal in his honor, and he was the first recipient of this annual award. The current amd membership is over 5000, out of about 90,000. Dec 24, 2018 presented at the asme applied mechanics division banquet, pittsburgh, pa, nov. He is the author of the book contact mechanics cambridge university press, 1985 and was awarded the tribology gold medal in 1985, the asme mayo d hersey medal in 1991 and the royal society medal in 2003. Engineering mechanics stephen timoshenko, donovan harold young snippet view 1940. Richard christensen, a professor emeritus of aeronautics and astronautics, has been selected as the 20 recipient of the timoshenko medal by the american society of mechanical engineers asme, among the highest honors in the field of applied mechanics prof. A previous entry in applied mechanics news, entitled applied mechanics in the age of web 2. I feel immensely lucky and humbled by joining the august group of previous medalists, and accept this honor with feelings of deep gratitude to the applied mechanics division for selecting me, and to my great. Dec 19, 2019 the timoshenko medal was established by asme in 1957 to recognize the enormous and distinguished works and legacy of stephen p. Timoshenko has enriched the lives of thousands of his students and colleagues during his many years of active work.
Jan 31, 2007 he is the author of the book contact mechanics cambridge university press, 1985 and was awarded the tribology gold medal in 1985, the asme mayo d hersey medal in 1991 and the royal society medal in 2003. Vibration problems in engineering by s timoshenko alibris. The timoshenko medal, widely regarded as the highest international award in the field of applied mechanics, was established in 1957 in honor of stephen timoshenko, worldrenowned authority in. Books from the collection of stephen prokofyevich timoshenko 18781972, often referred to as the father of applied mechanics in the united. December 23, 1878, chenigov province, russian empire may 29, 1972, wuppertal, west germany. The timoshenko medal was established by asme in 1957 to recognize the enormous and distinguished works and legacy of stephen p. Timoshenko as the worldrenowned authority in the field of mechanical engineering and it commemorates his contributions as author and teacher. The amd was founded in 1927, with stephen timoshenko being the first chair. Ive used it for a reference many times at my job and will continue to use it for years to come. The executive committee of the asme applied mechanics division is pleased to announce and. Even though this book is quite out of date by now, it is still a great book for anybody learning the basics of mechanics and stress analysis.
Crds barenblatt wins timoshenko medal for applied mechanics. Presented at the asme applied mechanics division banquet, imece19, salt lake city, ut, nov. The stephen timoshenko collection linkedin slideshare. The first recipient was timoshenko himself, an individual who is considered to be the father of modern. Introduction it is a great pleasure and honour to be included in the distinguished list of recipients of the. Instituted by the applied mechanics division, it honors stephen p. Reflections bernard budiansky many thanks for honoring me with the timoshenko medal. Instituted by the applied mechanics division of the american society of mechanical engineers amme, it honors stephen p. Christensen was cited for his numerous distinguished contributions to applied mechanics, including the theory of heterogeneous. I feel immensely lucky and humbled by joining the august group of previous medalists, and accept this honor with feelings of deep gratitude to the applied mechanics division for selecting me, and to. Timoshenko, worldrenowned authority in the field, and it commemorates his contributions as. Zienkiewicz, of the lori graham, editor summer 1999 1 1998 timoshenko medal p. The text of the timoshenko medal acceptance speech delivered at the applied mechanics dinner of the 1998 imece in anaheim, california.
Timoshenkos accomplishments in the field of applied mechanics and his. Timoshenko, strength of materials part i elementary theory. The timoshenko medal is given annually for distinguished contributions in applied mechanics. He was director of the courant institute of mathematical sciences and is considered one of the founders of the institute, courant and friedrichs being the others. Rosakis dedicated to my immediate academic family, my wonderful graduate students and postdocs and stefan timoshenko s academic great, great, great, great, great, great grandchildren. The timoshenko medal is an award given annually by the american society of mechanical engineers asme to an individual in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics. He asked, did you write that book on vibration with bishop. Timoshenko, worldrenowned authority in the field, and it commemorates his contributions as an author and teacher. Touloukian award, established in 1997, recognizes outstanding technical. Nov 15, 2005 the timoshenko medal was established in 1957 and is conferred in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics. Introduction it is a great pleasure and honour to be included in the distinguished list of recipients of the stephen timoshenko medal. Christensen was cited for his numerous distinguished contributions to applied mechanics, including the theory of. Timoshenko, worldrenowned authority in the field, and it commemorates his. Professor kenneth johnson awarded the timoshenko medal.
As all the people in this filed know, this book is by far the best book in the filed of mechanics of materias. Although it is rather outdated in some parts such as design criteria since it is published in 1984 but actually dosent matter at all in understanding most of the theory of mechanis of materials. Apr 08, 2006 professor bernard budiansky delivered this lecture at the applied mechanics dinner of the 1989 winter annual meeting of asme, in san francisco, california. James johnston stoker march 2, 1905 october 19, 1992 was an american applied mathematician and engineer. Christensen was awarded the timoshenko medal at the applied mechanics banquet of asme. Established in 1957, the timoshenko medal is conferred upon one person every year in recognition of their distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics. Nov 01, 2005 the timoshenko medal was established in 1957 and is conferred in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics. Drucker medal was established in 1997 and is conferred in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of applied mechanics and mechanical engineering through research, teaching and service to the community. Odyssey of an engineer russianamerican science association.
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