An 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.

422 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2013