Introduction To Mechanics Of Materials

by Vijay Gupta

Approaching the topic as an engineering science with a clear elaboration of the central scheme of dealing with this subject, this book transverses the complexities of mechanics by simplifying the process, namely, via the delinking the geometry aspects from the materials aspects. This textbook achieves this by using explicitly the three-step scheme of macro (forces) to micro (stresses) conversion and by minimising the level of mathematics used. In addition, by including a considerable amount of detail on the engineering aspects of the many different applications discussed, it becomes accessible to all students.

Table of Contents

Preface
Structures, Loads and Stresses
Deformations, Strains and Material Properties
Torsion of Circular Shafts
Forces and Moments in Beams
Stresses in Beams
Combined Stresses and Strains
Deflection of Beams
Stability of Columns
Appendixes
Index.

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First published March 1, 2013