| Textbook | Strength | Weakness | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Excellent math clarity; best for composites. | Less detail on riveted joints. | | Bruhn (Analysis & Design) | The "bible" for repair engineers. | Dated (1970s); poor for composites. | | Megson | Easier undergraduate reading. | Too simplistic for graduate level. | | Niu (Airframe Stress) | Practical, repair-oriented. | No theory; not for exams. |
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