I've used WRC 107 and WRC 297 in the past. They are very specialized publications, but, IF you need them, they would be well worth the $72. They are tools, not just reading material, and would be a bit pricy for bathroom reading. I can't speak for the rest of their publications.

Some of the topics covered in WRC bulletins have also been covered in API publications, so you might check there, also. Of course, they're not cheap either. You might check in nearby university libraries to see if they have any of these (liable to be old ones if they do). RE: WRC Bulletins. 'Worth' is certainly a subjective term. However, the Welding Research Council probably isn't getting rich off the published bulletins, nor are the authors of the bulletins. In most cases the writing is done by the authors for free, there may be compensation from from ASME, API, or other supporters for experimental testing, etc.

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It begs the question, if no one supports this fundamental engineering research with dollars to buy relatively cheap bulletins, then who else will pay for it? And what will happen to our fields when there is no more new research because the authors and researchers aren't supported any longer? In years past, large companies had deeper pockets and there was prestige in sponsoring research. Install Mysql Module Php Windows Server on this page. In the recent years (not only due to current recession) companies don't have so much spare cash laying around to support research.

RE: WRC Bulletins (Mechanical) 10 Nov 09 17:57. Free Video Editor No Watermark Download on this page. I agree that it is necessary, and am all for giving, however, i have no way to preview the product in this particular case. I have no idea if i'm getting a 30 page soft-cover magazine of a technical piece, or a hard-bound book ala mcgraw-hill.

My point is better illustrated by the asme prices for technical information. I don't know about you guys, but i don't make six figures, and probably never will. I can't afford to stock my personal library with $300 books that i'll use for 1 or 2 chapters. And look at the cost of their training!

They certainly don't seem to be looking to improve the independant engineer, but rather reach into the pockets of the industries that can afford the high pricing. Perhaps i've inadvertantly imposed my opinion on the WRC, but then again.i have no way to tell what my money is buying.

And i'm sure some of that cost includes someone to sit and make sure it doesn't leak onto the internet. -------------------------------- Fitter, happier, more productive RE: WRC Bulletins (Mechanical) 11 Nov 09 11:15. 'And what will happen to our fields when there is no more new research because the authors and researchers aren't supported any longer?' Your answer is pretty much what you see right now!! We are a nation of politicians, landlords, realtors, home appraisers, temp agencies, fast food joints and website designers.

We have ad agencies, political consultants, newscasters, interior designers, importers, exporters, coaches, facilitators and sexual therapists. None of these people nor most others will ever need basic reasearch such as that offered by the WRC Tom. You have to face facts. Real engineering is. My opinion only. -MJC RE: WRC Bulletins (Mechanical) 11 Nov 09 13:47. 'Worth' is certainly a subjective term.'