Mechanics of Materials (Paperback)  | Released: 26-10-2016

The objective of the study of mechanics of materials is to provide the student with an understanding of the relationship between external forces applied to an engineering structure and the resulting behavior of the parts of that structure. Mechanics provides the foundation for engineering design. The basic principles of mechanics are relatively simple and straight forward. This book applies those principles to a wide variety of problems having varying levels of complexity so that they may be analyzed in a simple, logical manner.Features : The emphasis of this book has been toward making the subjectmatter logical and easy to learn for the beginning student. The derivations and analyses maintain the usual degree of rigor for standard textbooks in mechanics of materials.Importance is placed on comprehension of behavior and the application of principles and techniques to problem solution. The breaking down of a problem into relatively simple elements, combined with a comparatively lengthy description of physical behavior and details of problem-solving techniques, has beenemphasized.Table of Contents1 Introduction2 Stress and Strain3 Torsion4 Shear and Moment Diagrams5 Stresses in Beams6 Combined Stresses7 Deflection of Beams8 Statically Indeterminate Beams9 Columns10 Additional Applications of Axial Stress and Strain11 Advanced Topics in Flexure12 Inelastic Behavior13 Energy Methods14 Connections15 Properties of Materials16 Properties of Materials